student success solutions for Higher Education
Your Student Success Experts
Unifex helps colleges and universities improve student success through practical, affordable, and tailored strategies that catalyze institutional growth. Our solutions are grounded in research, data-informed, and co-created with institutional stakeholders.
Alumni Outcomes
5.6%
Unemployment among recent college graduates as of mid-2026 (FedNY)
With greater public scrutiny on student outcomes, institutions need to thoughtfully integrate career planning into the entire student experience.
The Student Success Opportunity
First-Year Retention
69.1%
National average retention rate of the 2024 cohort (NSC)
Providing a strong onboarding and early support can help institutions improve retention, grow enrollment, and generate revenue.
Student Experience
32%
of students considered leaving college in 2024, mostly due to emotional stress and mental health (Lumina)
Belonging, support, and academic experiences shape whether students stay and how they talk about their college experience, shaping brand reputation and enrollment.
Graduation Rates
61.1%
Of the 2019 cohort earned a degree after six years (NSC)
Providing a strong student experience can help more students reach the finish line and improve institutional outcomes.
Providing a strong onboarding and early support can help institutions improve retention, grow enrollment, and generate revenue.
Belonging, support, and academic experiences shape whether students stay and how they talk about their college experience, shaping brand reputation and enrollment.
With greater public scrutiny on student outcomes, institutions need to thoughtfully integrate career planning into the entire student experience.
Unemployment among recent college graduates as of mid-2026 (FedNY)
Embed career planning throughout the student experience so graduates leave with the skills, networks, and a clear path to work or further study.
Our Solutions
We provide strategic consulting for college and university leaders who want to strengthen the student experience and their institution's long-term health.
Find out why first-year students leave and build the culture and supports that keep them enrolled.
Support services
Transform student services to meet the needs of the modern learner: advising, student affairs, financial aid, mental health, library services, and the academic support center.
Graduation Rates
Streamline processes, update policies, and enhance the academic experience so more students reach the finish line.
The Unifex Methodology
Evaluation
We start with a discovery phase to understand your unique needs through interviews, focus groups, stakeholder surveys, and data analysis. We take the time to know you before jumping to conclusions, as no two campuses are alike.
Collaboration
We bring institutional stakeholders together in collaborative working sessions to share our findings, test ideas, and design practical solutions that fit your unique context.
Implementation
Unifex stays with you through implementation to ensure constant calibration and a lasting impact. We are not just recommending solutions: we work alongside you to deliver them.
The Unifex Methodology
The Unifex Difference
Expertise
We work across the full student lifecycle, from orientation and daily campus life to completion and life after graduation. Student success is our mission, singular focus, and core expertise.
Value
We deliver cost-conscious, high-impact solutions with a focus on measurable ROI. Aware of higher education’s tight fiscal environment, Unifex provides clear, modular pricing tailored to your institutional needs.
Partnership
Every institution operates within its own distinct context. We approach every engagement collaboratively, working alongside faculty, staff, and leadership to co-create tailored strategies designed specifically for your campus.
Launching Success: New Student Orientation
New student orientation plays a critical role in the student's transition to college by introducing them to available resources and building community.
Beyond the Career Center: The Evolving Design of Career Services
Higher education is trending toward a holistic integration of career planning to ensure students have the skills they need to succeed post graduation.
Latest Insights
Read research analysis on student success
New student orientation plays a critical role in the student's transition to college by introducing them to available resources and building community.
Virtually Different: Meeting the Needs of Online Learners
Online learners have different needs. Supporting them well means building services integrated into every aspect of the digital experience.
Higher education is trending toward a holistic integration of career planning to ensure students have the skills they need to succeed post graduation.
Let's build your student success strategy together.
Whether you're focused on first-year retention, completion, career readiness, or other student success elements, we'll help you map out the next steps.
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