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Ellucian Student

byEllucian
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4.1
Market Presence: Higher Education Student Information System Software as a Service (Transitioning to Higher Education SaaS Student Information Systems), Higher Education Catalog and Curriculum Management Solutions

Overview

Product Information on Ellucian Student

Updated 18th May 2026

What is Ellucian Student?

Ellucian is a provider of higher education technology focused on the unique needs of colleges and universities. Their comprehensive, integrated ecosystem includes purpose-built solutions like Student Information Systems (SIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, all designed to put student success at the center. Ellucian’s AI-powered platform delivers predictive insights that help institutions proactively support students, optimize operations, and align programs with workforce needs. Built to scale and adapt, Ellucian’s solutions provide the flexibility that both small colleges and large universities need to navigate a rapidly changing higher education landscape, empowering them to drive outcomes that matter for students, faculty, and staff.

Ellucian Student Pricing

Ellucian Student software uses a modular pricing model, typically based on institutional size, student enrollment, and selected functionalities. The software is offered through subscription or licensing agreements, with costs varying depending on deployment options such as cloud or on-premises and the specific modules or integration services chosen. Customization and support packages can affect the overall price structure.

Overall experience with Ellucian Student

Degree Evaluation & Award Coordinator
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Reliable academic records management, though onboarding and workflow setup are complex”

5.0
Jul 22, 2026
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DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE APPLICATIONS
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
CRITICAL

“Elevate Suited for Continuing Education but Failed on Financial Management Integration”

2.0
Sep 8, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 28th August 2024

Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with more than 2,900 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 22 million students. With decades of experience and a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features higher education focused SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian’s innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides a community of practice contributing to institutional success and better student outcomes.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1968
Head office location
Reston, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
https://www.ellucian.com

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Peer Discussions

Ellucian Student Reviews and Ratings

4.1

(123 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
19%
4 Star
44%
3 Star
28%
2 Star
8%
1 Star
2%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Degree Evaluation & Award Coordinator
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Reliable academic records management, though onboarding and workflow setup are complex

    5.0
    Jul 22, 2026
    My overall experience with Ellucian Student has been very solid because it provides a reliable and centralized platform that stores our core academic records and graduation processing workflows moving efficiency across campus. The main reason this software stands out is its ability to seamlessly tie together academic history, enrollment status and degree progress into a single system. When you are managing student progress, checking graduation requirements and processing degree conferrals, having a dependable digital framework prevents major record discrepancies and ensures our department can clear graduating students accurately and on time. On the operational side, the degree audit, course registration and student account features have served as major strengths for our daily work. The degree audit tool is an absolute lifesaver, allowing us to instantly cross check completed coursework, transferred credits and remaining program requirements against official curriculum outlines without relying on manual paper checklists. The course registration system makes schedule building and prerequisite tracking smooth for students and advisors alike, which significantly cuts down on late registration errors. Additionally, having centralized student accounts gives us a complete view of each student's academic history, hold status and enrollment records in one spot, helping us resolve graduation clearance issues much faster. The enrollment management and grade tracking functionality have also contributed positively to our administrative routines. The enrollment management workflows allow our teams to track student progress from initial entry through active terms, ensuring that academic advising and credit accumulation stay on the right track. Meanwhile, the centralized grade management allows instructors to submit term grades directly into the system, giving our staff immediate access to verified GPAs and final course outcomes as soon as grades are finalized.
  • Degree Evaluation & Award Coordinator
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Reliable academic records management, though onboarding and workflow setup are complex

    5.0
    Jul 22, 2026
    My overall experience with Ellucian Student has been very solid because it provides a reliable and centralized platform that stores our core academic records and graduation processing workflows moving efficiency across campus. The main reason this software stands out is its ability to seamlessly tie together academic history, enrollment status and degree progress into a single system. When you are managing student progress, checking graduation requirements and processing degree conferrals, having a dependable digital framework prevents major record discrepancies and ensures our department can clear graduating students accurately and on time. On the operational side, the degree audit, course registration and student account features have served as major strengths for our daily work. The degree audit tool is an absolute lifesaver, allowing us to instantly cross check completed coursework, transferred credits and remaining program requirements against official curriculum outlines without relying on manual paper checklists. The course registration system makes schedule building and prerequisite tracking smooth for students and advisors alike, which significantly cuts down on late registration errors. Additionally, having centralized student accounts gives us a complete view of each student's academic history, hold status and enrollment records in one spot, helping us resolve graduation clearance issues much faster. The enrollment management and grade tracking functionality have also contributed positively to our administrative routines. The enrollment management workflows allow our teams to track student progress from initial entry through active terms, ensuring that academic advising and credit accumulation stay on the right track. Meanwhile, the centralized grade management allows instructors to submit term grades directly into the system, giving our staff immediate access to verified GPAs and final course outcomes as soon as grades are finalized.
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Reviewer Insights for: Ellucian Student
Performance of Ellucian Student Across Market Features

Ellucian Student Likes & Dislikes

Like

I like many features of Ellucian Student because it brings order and consistency to our academic record and graduation workflow. Having a reliable hub that connects student data across campus makes evaluating degree progress far more accurate and efficient. One of the features I like is the complete student information management, which gives our office a single, unified view of a student's entire academic history. Being able to access official transcripts, personal details and past term records in one secure location saves us from chasing down missing paperwork across different departments when evaluating candidates for graduation. Another feature I like is the flexible course registration system, which helps ensure that students are taking the exact requirements they need for their programs. Because the platform automatically tracks prerequisites and course rules, students make fewer registration mistakes, which ultimately leads to cleaner transcripts and fewer credit-substitution issues when it comes time for degree conferral. Another feature I like is the powerful reporting and analytics capabilities. Being able to run targeted reports on student progress and credit completion allows us to identify potential graduates early, track overall degree completion trends and proactively reach out to students who are just a few credits shy of earning their credentials.

Like

I like many features of Ellucian Student because it brings order and consistency to our academic record and graduation workflow. Having a reliable hub that connects student data across campus makes evaluating degree progress far more accurate and efficient. One of the features I like is the complete student information management, which gives our office a single, unified view of a student's entire academic history. Being able to access official transcripts, personal details and past term records in one secure location saves us from chasing down missing paperwork across different departments when evaluating candidates for graduation. Another feature I like is the flexible course registration system, which helps ensure that students are taking the exact requirements they need for their programs. Because the platform automatically tracks prerequisites and course rules, students make fewer registration mistakes, which ultimately leads to cleaner transcripts and fewer credit-substitution issues when it comes time for degree conferral. Another feature I like is the powerful reporting and analytics capabilities. Being able to run targeted reports on student progress and credit completion allows us to identify potential graduates early, track overall degree completion trends and proactively reach out to students who are just a few credits shy of earning their credentials.

Like

I like many features of Ellucian Student because it brings order and consistency to our academic record and graduation workflow. Having a reliable hub that connects student data across campus makes evaluating degree progress far more accurate and efficient. One of the features I like is the complete student information management, which gives our office a single, unified view of a student's entire academic history. Being able to access official transcripts, personal details and past term records in one secure location saves us from chasing down missing paperwork across different departments when evaluating candidates for graduation. Another feature I like is the flexible course registration system, which helps ensure that students are taking the exact requirements they need for their programs. Because the platform automatically tracks prerequisites and course rules, students make fewer registration mistakes, which ultimately leads to cleaner transcripts and fewer credit-substitution issues when it comes time for degree conferral. Another feature I like is the powerful reporting and analytics capabilities. Being able to run targeted reports on student progress and credit completion allows us to identify potential graduates early, track overall degree completion trends and proactively reach out to students who are just a few credits shy of earning their credentials.

Dislike

The product integration was incomplete. Keeping track of financials was a secondary thought.

Dislike

The product integration was incomplete. Keeping track of financials was a secondary thought.

Dislike

The product integration was incomplete. Keeping track of financials was a secondary thought.