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Overview

Driving Change, Delivering Results

From global reach to student-first innovation, we empower institutions to work smarter, operate faster, and create meaningful outcomes for learners everywhere — driving progress across every part of higher education.

2900+

Higher ed customers

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4000

Employees

20M+

Students served globally

$2.3M+

In PATH Scholarship funding for more than 2,650 students

79

SaaS ERP/SIS selections in 2023

Built for 
What Matters Most

Singular 
Focus

Higher ed isn’t one thing we do — it’s all we do. Our deep expertise allows us to meet the unique challenges of institutions and students alike.

Purposeful 
Innovation

We build technology that solves real problems and evolves with the needs of higher education.

Commitment to 
Your Success

Not just another vendor, Ellucian is your technology partner. From implementation to outcomes, we’re with you every step of the way.

Our Journey

Since 1968, Ellucian’s history has been shaped by a commitment to innovation, partnership, and powering the future of higher education.

1968

Datatel Inc. Is Established

Founded With Purpose

Ellucian’s roots begin with a mission to empower higher education through technology.

Datatel Inc. Is Established
1979

Higher Ed Platforms Debut

Banner and Colleague Are Born

SCT (Systems & Computer Technology Corp.) introduces Banner, a pioneering ERP system that transformed administration for higher ed institutions. Datatel begins development of Colleague ERP.

Higher Ed Platforms Debut Higher Ed Platforms Debut
1996

International Expansion

Global Growth Accelerates

Datatel and SCT expand their global footprint, delivering student information systems to institutions across North America, Europe, and beyond.

 International Expansion International Expansion
2004

SunGard Acquires SCT

Cloud Innovation Begins

SunGard Higher Education acquires SCT and cloud-based solutions are introduced, modernizing how institutions manage data and operations.

SunGard Acquires SCT SunGard Acquires SCT
2012

Ellucian: A New Chapter

Datatel and SunGard Merge

Ellucian is formed through the merger of Datatel and SunGard Higher Education, creating a unified leader in higher education technology and services.

Datatel and SunGard Merge Datatel and SunGard Merge
2015

New Investment Partners
 

Acceleration of Innovation

TPG Capital and Leonard Green acquire Ellucian, enabling investment in cloud technologies and a broader product portfolio — all aimed at improving student outcomes and institutional success.

 New Investment Partners New Investment Partners
2020

PATH Scholarship Launches

Supporting Students Through Hardship

Launched to support students facing financial hardship, the PATH Scholarship helps learners stay enrolled and complete their education by covering critical, day-to-day expenses.

PATH Scholarship Launches PATH Scholarship Launches
2021

Accelerating Innovation With New Partners

Fueling the future of higher education

Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners invest in Ellucian, accelerating our global growth, SaaS innovation, and commitment to transforming higher education through long-term partnership.

Accelerating Innovation With New Partners Accelerating Innovation With New Partners
2022

Ellucian Acquires CampusLogic

Student Financial Success Platform

Expands Ellucian’s platform with student financial success tools that reduce aid friction, support wellbeing, and improve enrollment, retention, and completion outcomes.

Student Financial Success Platform Student Financial Success Platform
2024

Ellucian Acquires EduNav

Academic Planning and Student Success Tools

Enhances planning, registration, and transfer tools, helping institutions optimize capacity, improve the student experience, and guide learners toward faster degree completion.

Ellucian Acquires EduNav Ellucian Acquires EduNav

What Institutions Say About 
Ellucian

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 "There is no better student information system on the market than the Ellucian platform.” 

Paul Fisher
/ CIO
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 “The goal of everything we do is to empower the student for success and Ellucian has been a big part of that.” 
 

Mike Logan
/ CIO
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"I know that the systems Ellucian provides work and I also think they’re the best. Our students, faculty, staff, and community deserve the best."

Minita Ramirez, PhD
/ President, Laredo College
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Reston, Virginia - Corporate Headquarters
Rochester, New York
Malvern, Pennsylvania
San Jose, California
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