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Overview

Product Information on Slate

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Slate?

Slate is a software designed to support admissions and enrollment management processes in higher education institutions. The software provides functionalities for managing applications, communicating with prospective students, scheduling events, and tracking interactions throughout the recruitment and admissions cycle. Slate integrates data management and workflow automation to streamline administrative tasks, facilitate decision making, and improve the efficiency of admissions operations. The software enables institutions to organize applicant information, monitor progress, and generate reports that aid in analyzing admissions performance and strategizing outreach. Through its configurable platform, Slate helps educational organizations address common challenges in student recruitment, applicant engagement, and enrollment management.

Slate Pricing

Slate is a software that uses a subscription-based pricing model with tiered packages that vary according to the features and institutional needs selected by the user. Pricing is determined on a per-institution basis and may take into account the size and requirements of the organization as well as the chosen package.

Overall experience with Slate

Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Slate allows institutions to pick their challenges and own their successes”

5.0
Aug 1, 2025
Our deployment of Slate has been transformational to our advancement operations and planning.
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5.0
Market Presence: University Alumni Advancement Systems, Higher Education Student Success Platforms

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Technolutions, under its reliability-focused solution 'Slate', caters to over 1,700 worldwide colleges and universities. Primarily, the company provides support for enrollment, alumnae affairs, advancement operations, and student success initiatives in these institutions. Its fundamental problem-solving approach lies in aiding educational institutions in effective administration and management.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1994
Head office location
New Haven, United States
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://technolutions.com/

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Slate Likes & Dislikes

Like

Customization of instance Positive enhancement of business processes User community across institutions

Like

The flexibility and ability to integrate with our ERP system.

Like

I think that Slate, while focused on servicing higher education, could give a lot of other CRMs a run for their money in regard to technology, product efficiency, and closed-end features like drip communication and data management. As mentioned in this review previously, what can't Slate do?

Dislike

More modules needed across departments/functions Upgrading business processes is a challenge Cost savings must be reinvested in training

Dislike

This can easily be set up incorrectly, recommend using a consultant with knowledge of the product.

Dislike

Just from its overall, sheer breadth of features, Slate is hard to beat, if not THE CRM product to use for all of your desired functionality. However, if I had to choose a deficiency, it's in their customer support options, in that in the last few years Slate has seemingly shifted from a service company to a true product company, which means that support now hinges more on community and FAQ-based responses, and less direct action from the Slate/Technolutions team. Otherwise, it's still a great product!

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Performance of Slate Across Market Features

5.0

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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.0

Integration & Deployment

4.7

Service & Support

4.0

Product Capabilities

4.7

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  • Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
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    Slate allows institutions to pick their challenges and own their successes

    5.0
    Aug 1, 2025
    Our deployment of Slate has been transformational to our advancement operations and planning.
  • CIO
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Extensive Customization Available but Requires Comprehensive Initial Configuration Effort

    5.0
    Jul 14, 2025
    Generally, a good experience. This is atypical SaaS software, with many options and customizations, and all need to be configured for the installation.
  • VP, Communications
    <50M USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Exploring Slate's Vast Features: Beyond Standard CRM Capabilities

    5.0
    Jan 22, 2025
    There's a lot to love with a CRM that is as encompassing as Slate. The question should really be: What can't it do?
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