Higher Ed Starts with Students Your Technology Should Too
While some vendors prioritize back-office systems first, Ellucian puts students at the center from day one. Our solutions are designed solely for colleges and universities, with end-to-end functionality — from degree planning and recruitment to advising and financial success — on the most complete and extensible platform in higher ed. Our proven solutions are trusted by more than 2,600 institutions to deliver what learners need most: smarter planning, better outcomes, and seamless support across the student lifecycle.
Ellucian Puts Learners First with Purpose-Built Student, HCM, and Finance Solutions Our Competitors Can’t Say the Same
| Student-first technology | Ellucian | Other vendors |
|---|---|---|
| Student-First Implementations | A proven implementation methodology that is flexible, prescriptive, and focused on student outcomes. | HR and Finance implementations come first, meaning SIS implementation time can be delayed by years. |
| A Modern, Unified Student Experience | A centralized hub connecting your entire SIS and ERP ecosystem, empowering students with flexible, intuitive tools. | Disconnected tools and rigid processes create friction—leaving students with poor experiences and staff with inefficient workflows. |
| AI-Powered Academic Guidance | Smart planning tools keep students on track to their goals, while automated credential discovery accurately awards every credit earned. | Limited degree planning capabilities and no built-in credential awarding, often requiring third-party tools to fill the gaps. |
| A CRM for the Full Student Lifecycle | A powerful CRM that connects recruiters and staff to prospects, students—from first time freshmen to returning learners—alumni, and donors. | Without a built-in CRM, institutions must rely on patchwork, costly third-party tools, causing disjointed communication, fragmented data, and inconsistent student experiences. |
| Student-Centered Administrative Capabilities | Capabilities designed for students, including transfer evaluation and attendance tracking to help you operate with greater efficiency, accuracy, and student support. | Fewer student-specific administrative capabilities and limited support for continuing ed require you to fill in the gaps. |
| Embedded Compliance Tools | Out-of-the-box compliance tools within Ellucian SIS ensure state and federal regulatory and reporting compliance, reducing manual reporting. | Limited or nonexistent compliance support and lacking higher ed-specific reporting leaves your team chasing requirements and managing reporting manually. |
| Streamlined Workforce and Finance Planning | Manage complexity with tools tailored to higher ed operations from position budgeting to tuition and aid forecasting. | Limited support, encumbered funds, accounting contracts, and other education-specific needs forces institutions to manage workarounds or engage external vendors. |
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