The growth edge for higher education.

Institutions face mounting challenges in attracting, engaging, and retaining the right students while fostering meaningful alumni relationships and securing impactful corporate partnerships. ProspectCloud helps universities with unique prospect intelligence designed to create connection with right-fit students, engage alumni, and unlock partnerships with forward-thinking employers to drive real outcomes.

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Breaking through roadblocks together.

We understand the mounting pressures institutions are facing, needing to reinvent strategies that previously yielded and are now falling flat. Enrollment numbers are slipping, alumni connections are fading, and corporate partnerships that once thrived are now stagnating. It’s a challenging scenario, and without progressive frameworks institutions are left pouring resources into efforts that don’t hit the mark. Our data-driven methods provide unmatched targeting precision and access to high-quality data that bends the curve.

  • Not enough right-fit students

  • Low engagement from alumni

  • Getting students to the finish line

  • Low interest in executive education

  • Challenges growing corporate partnerships

Redefining success for higher education.

At ProspectCloud, we create value by leaving no stone unturned, allowing you to focus only on the wobbly ones. Our solutions help institutions demonstrate good stewardship by sharpening focus and enhancing cost efficiency. By empowering you with the insights and tools to act proactively, we enable your institution to stay ahead of challenges and shape strategies that drive growth. We define success as having the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions that maximize impact, optimize resources, and advance your institution’s mission with precision.

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Fewer names, more students

ProspectCloud’s precision-curated lead research drives active engagement from highly qualified adult learners. Institutions can accelerate enrollment decisions, shorten the prospect gestation period, and yield stronger classes with committed students who align with their academic goals.
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Outreach that engages

ProspectCloud’s enhanced alumni data empowers institutions to drive connection with precision targeted, personalized communications. This fosters higher engagement, strengthens donor relationships, and reinvigorates alumni networks, in service of greater support for the institution’s mission.
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Getting students back for more

Our strategic approach identifies and provides institutions with direct access to concentrated lead pool of prospective learners specifically matched to industry-relevant curricula and delivery models. Many adult learners seek to return to school due to career stagnation, limited advancement opportunities, or dissatisfaction in their current roles. We screen individuals for specific defining criteria and creating pathways to recruit those who are primed for re-enrollment.
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Thinking like a business

Drive sustainable enrollment growth by adopting a business-driven approach that prioritizes data-informed decisions, operational efficiencies, and scalability. This mindset not only enhances the institution’s ability to meet enrollment goals but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement, where recruitment focused efforts are agile, responsive, and aligned with broader institutional objectives.

Go from stranger to applicant.

Access our insightful and actionable guide for building effective pre-active outreach campaigns, a proven playbook to start conversations with prospects who aren’t actively looking for you — but need what you offer!

Trusted by the higher education community.

ProspectCloud is proud to support institutions in enhancing their agility and innovation, staying ahead of trends, and effectively addressing the evolving needs of graduate students.

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Ryan Taughrin

ProspectCloud’s data-driven approach enabled us to develop a smarter recruitment strategy and focus on a more specific market segment, ensuring better outcomes moving forward.

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Ryan Taughrin Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management, Graduate School of Education, University at Buffalo
Meredith Stone Giesta

The proxy data gave us both validation and direction. It confirmed where we’re strong and revealed new domestic opportunities — critical insights as we shift from an international-heavy focus.

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Meredith Stone Giesta Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication, School of Arts and Sciences, Tufts University

Explore our thoughts on higher ed marketing excellence.

Read articles, white papers, case studies, and perspectives that address the pressing issues facing marketing and admissions teams in today’s complex enrollment landscape.

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Beyond demographics: Why motivation-based targeting yields better students

Demographics — once the gold standard of segmentation — are no longer enough. They may tell you who a prospective student is, but they don’t tell you why they might pursue an advanced degree.
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The power of data in graduate enrollment marketing

The ability to collect, analyze, and apply insights is critical to optimizing outreach efforts and improving enrollment rates. However, not all data is created equal.
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Why Cost-per-Enrollment is the gold-standard graduate enrollment metric

With an increasing number of institutions vying for prospective students, enrollment teams must allocate their budgets wisely, focusing on high-intent leads with a genuine interest in applying.

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