Ellucian

Ellucian is a company that provides enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and services for higher education institutions. Its solutions are designed to manage a wide range of administrative and academic functions within colleges and universities. These functions include student information systems, financial management, human resources, and learning management systems. Ellucian's primary customer base consists of public and private colleges and universities, as well as university systems.

The company offers a suite of products, with its flagship student information system, Banner, being widely adopted by many institutions. Other key offerings include PowerCampus, Colleague, and Ethos, an integration platform. Ellucian's services encompass software implementation, data migration, training, and ongoing support. The company aims to help educational institutions improve operational efficiency, enhance student success, and adapt to the evolving landscape of higher education. Ellucian has a long history, tracing its roots back to the founding of Datatel and NCS in the 1960s and 1970s, which later merged to form Datatel. In 2012, Datatel acquired SunGard Higher Education and rebranded as Ellucian. The company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.