Ellucian Acknowledged as a Key HR Software Provider by APPS RUN THE WORLD in the HCM Top 500 Market Report

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Ellucian Strengths, Domain Expertise, and Key Differentiators

Ellucian is a distinguished leader in the development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications tailored for the higher education sector, with a specific emphasis on student information systems. Established in 2012, Ellucian emerged following the acquisition of SunGard Higher Education for $1.8 billion by Datatel and its private equity parent, Hellman & Friedman. This strategic consolidation has positioned Ellucian as a pivotal player in the market analytics realm, leveraging its expertise to provide sophisticated solutions for educational institutions seeking advanced data-driven insights.

Ellucian proudly unveils its latest market-centric innovation – Ellucian Travel and Expense Management, leveraging the cutting-edge capabilities of Chrome River. This cloud-based solution is designed to offer a comprehensive global framework, allowing for configurable support tailored to diverse organizational needs. Key functionalities encompass pre-trip authorizations, encumbrances, delegate access, per diems, tax recovery, fringe benefit taxes, car use reimbursements, and cash advances. This sophisticated platform ensures seamless management and optimization of travel-related expenditures, providing enterprises with a robust toolset for enhanced market analytics.

Ellucian launched a new technology platform, Ellucian Ethos Platform which will support the largest cloud-enabled, mobile-first, integrated portfolio of software and services for higher education. Core to the platform's value are the Ellucian Ethos Data Model and Ellucian Ethos Integration capabilities. Together, they solve one of higher education's biggest challenges by using data to improve decision-making, increase performance, and drive student success.

Ellucian Recent Developments

Pre-Ellucian, NJIT faced manual financial aid challenges. Ellucian's StudentForms and CampusCommunicator, implemented in 2019, streamlined processes, reduced errors, and improved engagement. With 58% of documents pre-reviewed, CampusCommunicator's tailored digital award letters cut inquiries by 50%, achieving an 87% open rate. Integration with ScholarshipUniverse eliminated scholarship queries, contributing to overall student financial success and informed decision-making from the beginning of their higher education journey.

RUSH University successfully implemented Ellucian Colleague’s Student Planning module, streamlining data tracking, reducing errors, and achieving annual savings of $12,000 to $24,000. The adaptable module, lauded as a "lifesaver" by the College of Nursing, led to estimated cost savings of $50,000. RUSH University plans to extend the module's implementation across all its colleges, underscoring a commitment to standardized, data-driven approaches in higher education.

In April 2021, Ellucian and Syntellis Performance Solutions extended their partnership to offer an enhanced financial portfolio. The reseller agreement aims to simplify account management for customers, streamlining purchasing and implementation processes. Additionally, the collaboration will lead to innovative joint-product development efforts and deeper integration between Syntellis' Axiom solution and Ellucian Banner and Colleague systems. This strategic move focuses on providing institutions with improved efficiency, faster analytical capabilities, and data-driven decision-making for enhanced institutional outcomes.

Ellucian Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Activities

In October 2023, Ellucian acquired Tribal Group, a UK-based ERP and CRM software provider for education. The all-cash offer values Tribal at £159 million, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. Ellucian aims to strengthen global product capabilities for an exceptional student experience. The acquisition creates a sophisticated international solutions provider for tertiary education, enhancing support services and expanding product development. Bank of America Merrill Lynch and RBC Capital Markets advised Ellucian, Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, and Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider to provide legal counsel. William Blair International, Limited advised Tribal, with legal support from Taylor Wessing.

In April 2022, Ellucian finalized its acquisition of CampusLogic, an Ed-Tech firm specializing in Student Financial Success solutions. This strategic integration aims to prioritize student well-being and financial success, seamlessly incorporating CampusLogic solutions into Ellucian's Experience Platform, ERP/SIS, and CRM solutions. The move is expected to enhance financial aid data accessibility and support recruitment, enrollment, and completion outcomes for institutions. The acquisition, facilitated by Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC and Macquarie Capital, aligns with Ellucian's ongoing strategy, emphasizing a commitment to doubling impact in the years ahead.

In September 2021, Ellucian announced the completion of its acquisition by funds managed by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners. This strategic move signifies a significant investment in Ellucian's long-term growth trajectory, emphasizing the acceleration of digital transformation, the robustness of its open Software as a Service (SaaS) platform, and expansion into international markets. Blackstone and Vista, renowned for their prolonged private equity strategies, align with Ellucian's vision for sustained development and global reach.

Ellucian Customers in ARTW Customer Database

Leveraging a rigorous data-centric research methodology, APPS RUN THE WORLD asks the simple question: Who’s buying Ellucian applications and why? And we provide the answers – supported by decades of research – to our clients around the world. Our Customer database has over 100 data fields that detail company usage of Ellucian and other enterprise apps by function, customer size, industry, location, implementation status, partner involvement, Line of Business Key Stakeholders and IT decision makers contact details. List of Verified Banner by Ellucian, Colleague by Ellucian customers.

Ellucian Overview

Ownership: - Blackstone and Vista

Number of Employees: 3200

Functional Market: Core HR, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Sourcing, Onboarding, Recruiting, Candidate Relationship Management, Performance Management, Learning and Development, Compensation,

Key Verticals: Higher Education,

Ellucian Key Cloud and HCM Applications

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Ellucian Customers - Breakdown by Geo, Size, Vertical and Product

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No. of Ellucian Customers: 2900

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No. of Ellucian Cloud HCM Customers: 1200

No. of Ellucian Cloud HCM Subscribers: 22 million


Ellucian serves as a trusted partner for over 2,900 institutions across nearly 50 countries, supporting the realization of higher education missions for a student population exceeding 20 million. Notably, more than 1,400 institutions have embraced Ellucian's advanced market analytics-driven cloud services and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. This widespread adoption underscores Ellucian's pivotal role in providing tailored, innovative analytics tools to the global higher education community, contributing to the strategic advancement of educational objectives for diverse institutions.

Notable additions to our clientele include esteemed institutions such as the American University of Kuwait, Texas Southern University, Barton Community College, Lincoln University, Arkansas State University, St. Augustine’s University, Taylor University, Pasadena City College, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Touro College and University System, Ursinus College, Bellarmine University, and the Justice Institute of British Columbia. Additionally, we have secured partnerships with earlier institutions, including St. Edward's University, J.F. Drake State Technical College, Northwest-Shoals Community College, George Corley Wallace State Community College, and the University of Georgia, among others. These successes underscore our commitment to delivering comprehensive market analytics solutions to a diverse array of prestigious educational entities.

Ellucian Market Opportunities, M&A and Geo Expansions

In April 2021, Ellucian unveiled the Ellucian Experience—an innovative, cloud-based, and fully extensible user experience platform. Premiered at Ellucian Live, the foremost technology conference in higher education, Ellucian Experience is designed to streamline daily tasks and facilitate seamless access to vital information. By employing a singular application framework and personalized dashboards, this platform serves as a cohesive link, connecting individuals, processes, and applications within the higher education landscape. This strategic introduction underscores Ellucian's commitment to advancing market analytics-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate user experiences in the academic sector.

In March 2020, Ellucian entered into a strategic partnership with Kaufman Hall, bolstering capabilities to drive excellence in higher education. Institutions leveraging solutions from both entities benefit from streamlined tools, fostering enhanced data sharing, sophisticated analysis, and improved access to intelligence. This collaborative effort empowers colleges and universities to effectively monitor financial performance and strategically plan for the future, reinforcing a commitment to leveraging market analytics for informed decision-making in the higher education landscape.

Ellucian Risks and Challenges

Ellucian customers' target is in the educational market. Since the pandemic, all the schools were closed and Ellucian had a decrease in revenue.

Ellucian Ecosystem, Partners, Resellers and SI

In May 2019, Prophix Software, a Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software, forged a strategic alliance with Ellucian to propel advancements in higher education. This collaborative effort unites two organizations renowned for innovation, dedicated to delivering prompt and quantifiable customer value within the higher education sector. The partnership underscores a commitment to leveraging market analytics and cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational excellence and provide tangible benefits to educational institutions.

Ellucian Cloud Platform (PaaS) and Infrastructure (IaaS) Details

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