Higher Education Enrollment, Student Success, and Fundraising

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We’re Here to Make Higher Education Institutions Successful and
Vibrant Through Inspired and Relevant Engagement.

For nearly 50 years, colleges and nonprofit organizations have turned to Ruffalo Noel Levitz (RNL) to enroll the students they want, help more students graduate and succeed, and build lifelong relationships with donors. Our mission is to make colleges, universities, and nonprofits successful and vibrant with inspired and relevant engagement with our team of experts.

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Our Mission

To make higher education institutions successful and vibrant through inspired and relevant engagement.

Our Vision & Values

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DYNAMIC

We are a catalyst for transformation and innovation that breaks new ground and makes an impact.

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EMPOWERED

We inspire initiative through collaboration, transparency, accountability, and ownership.

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UNIFIED

We work together to harness our collective capabilities, increase engagement, and drive greater outcomes for our partners.

A Track Record of Trust and Results

Each year, we work with more institutions to touch the lives of more students and donors than
any other firm. We are proud to support the mission and success of so many campuses
and organizations making an impact in the world today.

1,900 campuses and nonprofits work with us each year

3,000 institutions have partnered with us in our history

300 new clients started working with us last year

25 million student search records managed for our campus partners

240 million emails sent to prospective students and donors annually

8 million personalized, 1:1 engagements with students and alumni

$3 billion in institutional financial aid optimized for our campus partners

More than $1 billion generated in philanthropic commitments for our clients

$200 million raised each year using our multichannel fundraising solutions

Come Work for Us

RNL is the leading provider of technology-enabled solutions and services for enrollment, student success, and fundraising in the higher education and nonprofit communities.

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Our Research

At RNL, we don’t just react to trends—we lead the way. Our thought leadership and research provide a constant stream of reports, papers, and resources designed to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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Our History

RNL and its predecessor organizations, RuffaloCODY and Noel-Levitz, have helped higher education and nonprofit organizations meet their challenges and exceed their goals. Take a look at our history timeline.