Tailored Solutions for Small Colleges.

At Small College Consulting, we are more than just advisors—we’re a trusted partner and premier resource hub dedicated to the unique needs of small colleges. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, strategic solutions that help small institutions thrive in today’s rapidly changing higher education landscape.


We specialize in tailored advising, expert consultation, enrollment workshops, interim leadership, and other innovative services designed to address each institution’s distinct challenges and goals. Drawing on decades of experience in small college environments, we help leaders strengthen their institutions’ foundations while positioning them for long-term success and student-centered impact.


An Integrated Approach Across Key Institutional Areas


What sets us apart is our ability to align and integrate the critical departments that drive institutional success. We work with leaders and teams across:


  • Enrollment Management – Developing data-driven recruitment, marketing, and retention strategies.

  • Advancement & Fundraising – Building stronger donor pipelines, campaigns, and stewardship programs.

  • Finance & Operations – Optimizing financial aid, budgeting, and resource allocation for sustainability.

  • Academic Affairs – Strengthening program portfolios, curriculum development, and student success initiatives.

  • Student Services & Support – Enhancing the student experience and improving retention outcomes.

  • Board Governance & Leadership – Training and supporting trustees and executives to lead with clarity and vision.


By breaking down silos and fostering cross-functional collaboration, we ensure that every strategy aligns with the institution’s mission, values, and priorities.

Consultation & Advising

Small College Consulting provides small colleges with enrollment management, marketing, financial, advancement, and operational consultative, assessment, and advising services.

Fractional & Interim Positions

Small College Consulting provides fractional and interim placements for institutions and organizations, while also offering support in the permanent search process.

Affiliate Consultant Services

Access to specialized expertise through our network of affiliate consultants, including advancement and fundraising strategies, board development and governance support, academic program review and development, strategic technology and CRM solutions, and financial aid optimization and compliance.


Small College Experience

We’ve been in higher education for 30+ years and have attended and/or worked for small colleges. We value the small college environment and take pride in sharing our experiences and successes. 

Proven Results

Whether working or consulting for small colleges, our results speak for themselves. Whatever goals you're seeking our team will work with you to achieve them.

Tailored Solutions

Not all small colleges are the same. Neither are their goals or challenges. Small College Consulting customizes our services for each institution.

 

Strategic Insight for Small Colleges


Our expertise lies in strategic consultation, offering insights, recommendations, and tailored solutions to assist our clients in navigating challenges and optimizing their strategies. Our commitment is to collaborate closely with our clients, offering guidance based on industry knowledge and best practices, empowering them to make informed decisions and achieve their goals. We value transparency in our services and pride ourselves on delivering high-quality consultative support without engaging in the operational execution or implementation of marketing or enrollment activities.


We provide our clients with the highest level of personalized attention and strategic insight. Our approach is designed to ensure a deep and thorough understanding of each client's unique needs, challenges, and goals. By dedicating the necessary time, resources, and expertise to every engagement, we foster a collaborative and focused partnership. This commitment allows us to deliver exceptional value, offering tailored solutions and expert guidance. Our client-centric strategy reflects our core values of quality, integrity, and delivering impactful results.

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Testimonials

What Scott accomplished with his innovation with Underscore was truly game-changing for Higher Education marketing. His concept with Underscore of being "contract I.T." and then creating marketing within your clients' CRM was perhaps the most innovative development for admission offices in the last 20 years. But more than just being a visionary with a keen understanding of marketing, Scott is also a champion for people and colleges that are trying to make a difference.

Chris' strong attributes include: strategic thinking and follow through, budget management, marketing opportunities, amazing customer service skills and a personality that puts everyone at ease, especially parents and students. Chris made a transition from colleges to the private sector. While there, he took on very complex CRM opportunities for colleges and universities all over the country. Chris has the rare ability to build long term relationships with prospects and clients. I've worked with hundreds of colleges, mostly working with Vice Presidents for Enrollment. I would place Chris and his abilities in the top 10% of all of the people I've worked with.