What does Ellucian offer?

Ellucian is a comprehensive school management software system that manages the complete student lifecycle from admission to degree and beyond. It is implemented across 19,000 campus locations in 38 countries, including universities, colleges and vocational education centers. The software includes student InfoMart, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Student Information System, Financial Aid Management and e-sports Lab.

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Ellucian is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business, Small Business. No free trial is listed.

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Last updated: May 21, 2026

Ellucian

3.8(86 reviews)

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Ellucian is a comprehensive school management software system that manages the complete student lifecycle from admission to degree and beyond. It is implemented across 19,000 campus locations in 38 countries, including u…

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Ellucian

Best for comprehensive student lifecycle management in medium to large institutions.

Choose if

You need an all-in-one system covering admissions through degree completion.
Your institution requires strong financial aid management integrated with student data.
You want cloud-based access with flexible, customizable workflows supported by a user community.

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You prioritize a modern, intuitive user interface for ease of use.
Your institution depends heavily on extensive third-party software integrations.

Description	Ellucian is a comprehensive school management software system that manages the complete student lifecycle from admission to degree and beyond. It is implemented across 19,000 campus ... Read More about Ellucian
Free Trial Availability	No free trial
Spotsaas Score What's this? ↗	8.8/10
User Ratings Based on verified Spotsaas reviews	3.8 (86)
Best Company Size	Medium BusinessLarge Enterprises
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Total Features	13 Features
Unique Features	No unique features
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Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Freelancers Individuals
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Not Available
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GDPR	✓ Yes	—
Single Sign-On (SSO)	✓ Yes	—
Data Encryption	✓ Yes	—
Data Residency	🌐 Global	—

User Reviews & Rating Comparison

User Ratings	3.8 (based on 86 reviews)
Rating Distribution	9 8 4 1 0
Spotsaas Editor’s POV generated by AI	Buyer sentiment Users generally appreciate Ellucian’s comprehensive and customizable features but express concerns about its outdated UI and integration limitations. What buyers like Streamlined student data management Cloud-based accessibility Customizability and community support Common complaints User interface design Integration limitations
Pros and Cons	Streamlined features for checking grades, degree progress, and student data Cloud-based access enabling connectivity across campuses Robust customization options supported by an active user community Outdated and redundant user interface design Steep learning curve for new users due to complex features
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