Encoura Welcomes RNL & Anthology Solutions

Empowering Institutions Across the Full Student Lifecycle

Together, we provide colleges and universities with comprehensive solutions to achieve enrollment, retention, and advancement success.

We empower over 2,000 institutions with solutions for every stage of the funnel

The Encoura Solutions Continuum

When students and colleges are the best fit for each other, everyone wins. To make that a reality, more than 2,000 educational institutions partner with Encoura to leverage expert technologies & services that transform enrollment, student success, and advancement.


Colleges and universities achieve their goals by making informed decisions with the Encoura Solutions Continuum, tapping into solutions at each stage of the continuum to strengthen student connections from first interest through long-term alumni engagement.

June 15–17, 2026

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Chicago, IL

July 21–23, 2026

Marriot Marquis Chicago

Chicago, IL

Understand Your Market

Unlock Strategic Insights into Your Brand, Competition, and Programs

Use proprietary research and actionable insights to uncover where your brand stands in the market, what students think, and how to position your institution for long-term success.

Gain a Clear Picture of Your Market Opportunity

Benchmark Against Your True Competitors

Understand Student Perceptions of Your Brand

Optimize Your Academic Program Portfolio

Engage Your Students & Families

Create Meaningful Connections That Move Students and Families To Act

With personalized, timely engagement, we help you build trust with the entire family — deepening their interest, easing uncertainty, and guiding them toward choosing your institution with confidence.

Optimize Your Funnel

Drive Results with Advanced AI and Strategic Human Insights

Lead your enrollment and marketing teams with confidence by collaborating with your Encoura success team to refine your strategies, stay agile, and achieve your institutional goals.

RETAIN YOUR STUDENTS

Retain Your Admitted Students Through Graduation

Increase student retention with predictive modeling, a CRM built exclusively for higher education, virtual community platforms that connect students, student affairs, and campus life, and more.

Increase Student Success & Strengthen Institutional Sustainability

Maximize student retention and completion with a comprehensive approach to student success for higher education.

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Empower Your Team with a CRM Designed for Higher Ed

Deliver transformative experiences at scale with insights, personalized engagement, and streamlined processes to improve retention with a CRM for higher ed.

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Student & Competitive Insights

Access national student data, competitor benchmarks, and high school trends.

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Advanced Student Search

Use 35+ filters to find and reach your ideal students.

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Parent/Guardian Connection

Engage families with targeted parent/guardian data.

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Marketing Strategy Quick Links

Academic Program Strategy Quick Links

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Webinars

Access a library of insightful sessions on topics including research, digital marketing, ed tech, and more.

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Events

Connect with Encoura at an event near you. Check out our upcoming events to see where we'll be next!

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Encoura provides custom solutions aligned to your unique challenges and goals, delivered by enrollment & marketing experts.

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Largest Sole-Source Proprietary Database
Leverage the largest sole-source proprietary database, drawing insights and data from our ACT & Encoura college planning programs.
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Industry-Leading Research
Gain industry insights and action steps from expert research analysts and proprietary market data.
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Strategic Enrollment Consulting
Partner with the most seasoned enrollment professionals in the industry to ensure you have a team member who is always tracking funnel growth opportunities.
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Forward-Thinking Marketing Solutions
Stay confident that your marketing will connect with the next generation of students with innovative tactics from your dedicated marketing strategists and creatives.
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Full-Funnel Approach
Equip your team with data, technology, and strategies to reach your goals for every stage of the funnel and achieve enrollment success.
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Have questions? Want to learn more?

Let's chat! Our team is happy to answer questions and talk about which solutions are a match for your institution as we get to know your unique needs.