Higher education institutions are under unprecedented pressure to improve enrollment, retention, and student outcomes while controlling costs. Yet most institutions rely on outdated reporting tools, manual IR processes, and siloed data across SIS, LMS, CRM, and ERP systems. EPC Group's Education Analytics Accelerator provides FERPA-compliant, pre-built dashboards deployed in 4 weeks that unify institutional data for real-time decision-making.
10 Pre-Built Education Dashboards
Presidential/Provost Dashboard
LeadershipInstitution-wide KPIs, strategic plan tracking, peer benchmarking
Enrollment Funnel
EnrollmentInquiry to enrolled pipeline, conversion rates, yield analysis by program
Retention & Persistence
Student SuccessFirst-to-second year retention, semester-to-semester persistence, stop-out analysis
Student Success & Early Alert
Student SuccessAt-risk identification, DFW rates, advising contacts, LMS engagement
Graduation & Completion
OutcomesGraduation rates (4/5/6-year), time to degree, credit accumulation, IPEDS metrics
Financial Aid Effectiveness
FinanceAid packaging, discount rate, unmet need, Pell demographics, ROI analysis
Academic Program Performance
AcademicEnrollment by program, cost per credit hour, faculty load, assessment outcomes
Financial Health
FinanceRevenue per student, composite financial index, auxiliary operations, endowment
Workforce & HR
HRFaculty/staff ratios, diversity metrics, compensation benchmarking, turnover
Accreditation & Compliance
ComplianceAccreditation KPIs, IPEDS data validation, Title IV metrics, equity gaps
FERPA Compliance Architecture
Student Data Protection
- Row-level security: advisors see only advisees, deans see only their college
- PII masking in aggregate views
- Sensitivity labels on all student data reports
- Minimum cell size enforcement (suppress groups < 10)
- Complete audit trail of all data access
Institutional Controls
- Role-based access aligned with legitimate educational interest
- Annual FERPA training requirement for dashboard users
- Directory information consent management
- Data sharing agreement workflows
- Quarterly access certification process
Investment & Pricing
Single Campus
Under 10,000 students
$45,000
- All 10 dashboards
- SIS integration
- FERPA compliance docs
- 4-week deployment
Multi-Campus
10,000 - 50,000 students
$95,000
- All dashboards + cross-campus
- SIS + LMS + CRM integration
- Predictive models
- 6-week deployment
University System
50,000+ students
$175,000+
- Full suite + AI/ML
- System-wide benchmarking
- Accreditation modules
- 8-12 week deployment
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Education Analytics Accelerator ensure FERPA compliance?
The Education Analytics Accelerator ensures FERPA compliance through multiple safeguards: Row-Level Security restricts student data access by role (advisor sees only their advisees, dean sees only their college, VP sees institution-wide); all personally identifiable student information (PII) is protected with sensitivity labels; data is de-identified in aggregate reports shown to non-authorized users; audit logging tracks every access to student records; consent-based sharing workflows are built in for directory information; and the solution runs within your institution's Microsoft 365 tenant covered by Microsoft's FERPA compliance commitment. EPC Group provides a FERPA compliance documentation package with each deployment.
What SIS and LMS systems does the Education Accelerator integrate with?
The Education Analytics Accelerator includes pre-built connectors for major education systems: Student Information Systems (Ellucian Banner, Ellucian Colleague, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Workday Student, Jenzabar), Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace D2L, Moodle), CRM/Recruitment (Slate, Salesforce for Higher Ed, TargetX), and Auxiliary Systems (25Live scheduling, EAB Navigate, Degree Works, Starfish). Data integration uses secure APIs and encrypted database connections with read-only service accounts.
What enrollment and retention dashboards are included?
Enrollment dashboards include: Application funnel tracking (inquiry > application > admit > deposit > enrolled) with conversion rates at each stage, yield analysis by demographics and academic program, enrollment forecasting with statistical models, competitor analysis based on common application data, and financial aid packaging effectiveness. Retention dashboards include: First-to-second year retention by cohort, program, and demographics, early alert indicators based on academic performance, LMS engagement, and advising contacts, DFW rate analysis by course and section, graduation rate tracking aligned with IPEDS definitions, and predictive risk models identifying at-risk students.
Can the Education Accelerator support accreditation reporting?
Yes, the Education Analytics Accelerator includes accreditation reporting modules aligned with major accrediting bodies: SACSCOC (Southern Association), HLC (Higher Learning Commission), MSCHE (Middle States), NECHE (New England), NWCCU (Northwest), and WASC (Western). Dashboards track student learning outcomes, institutional effectiveness KPIs, financial viability metrics, and program-level assessment data. All reports include the data lineage and methodology documentation required by accreditors. EPC Group has supported accreditation reporting for 30+ institutions.
What is the pricing for the Education Analytics Accelerator?
The Education Analytics Accelerator pricing is designed for education budgets: Single Campus (under 10,000 students): $45,000 fixed fee for 4-week deployment with all 10 dashboards, SIS integration, and FERPA compliance documentation. Multi-Campus (10,000-50,000 students): $95,000 for 6-week deployment with cross-campus analytics and multi-system integration. University System (50,000+ students): $175,000+ for 8-12 week deployment with system-wide benchmarking and advanced predictive models. All tiers include training for administrators, advisors, and department chairs plus 30-day post-deployment support. Education pricing reflects EPC Group's commitment to supporting institutional mission.
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About Errin O'Connor
Chief AI Architect & CEO, EPC Group
Errin O'Connor has 25+ years deploying analytics solutions for higher education institutions and K-12 districts. His FERPA-compliant analytics frameworks power data-driven decision-making at universities and colleges serving hundreds of thousands of students nationwide.