When it comes to SMS for Universities and Schools, Powered By Text bridges the gap between your institution and your community with proven strategies, texting experts, and an enterprise-level texting software.
SMS for Universities & Schools: Scalable Connection for the Modern Campus
Our Purpose
Cultivating connections for over two decades.
Discover Our Blueprint
Two Decades Of Development
The Problem & Solution
Traditional Channels are No Longer Effective
In an era of inbox fatigue, traditional communication channels fail to create real connections and results. Universities need a way to reach students and alumni on the device they use most.
- Massive Reach: 23 billion texts are sent worldwide daily.
- Immediate Engagement: 90% of texts are read and responded to within 3 minutes.
- Preferred Communication: 77% of students prefer text messages over phone calls.
The Student Journey
Cultivate Connections at Every Stage
Strategic communication isn’t just about sending alerts—it’s about student success. Research shows that consistent, personalized communication fosters a sense of belonging, which is the #1 predictor of student persistence and graduation.
- Recruitment & Enrollment: Bridge the “Summer Melt” gap. Use automated text campaigns to guide prospective students through the admissions process, financial aid, housing, and orientation. A simple text can be the difference between a student showing up on day one or lost enrollment revenue.
- Retention through Connection: Students who feel connected to their campus are significantly more likely to persist to the next semester. Our platform enables real-time engagement for student organizations, intramurals, and campus events, ensuring every student finds their place.
- Improved Graduation Rates: Proactive communication prevents academic “friction.” Send instant reminders for registration deadlines, advisor meetings, and cap-and-gown orders. By removing administrative hurdles via texting, you empower students to focus on the finish line.
- Alumni & Advancement: Create lasting relationships and increase donor participation.
- Raise Revenue & Donations: Bridge the gap between a text and your donation page to create high-ROI funding streams.
Technical & Functional
The Power of Enterprise – Level Texting
Our app is designed to increase the effectiveness of university communication with a robust list of features that enable the best texting experience possible.
- The Power of Short Codes: Short codes exponentially increase impact through speed of delivery, better compliance, and a reduced risk of being marked as SPAM compared to 10-digit numbers.
- Unlimited Keywords & Segmentation: Grow your audience by letting them opt into private or public groups based on their interests—like major, class year, or department.
- Smart Segmentation: Group your audience by major, graduation year, or department to ensure the right message gets to the right audience.
- Multimedia Messaging (MMS) Integration: Don’t just tell them; show them. Use videos and images to showcase campus life or personalized “thank you” videos for donors.
- Compliant & Secure: We are the first premier texting provider for for-good organizations. We handle the heavy lifting of TCPA and FERPA compliance so your IT team doesn’t have to.
- CRM Synergy: With several integrations in place or in development, you have the ability to maintain contact info seamlessly across software.
Platform Transparency
Built for Institutional Security & Ease of Use
- Industry-Best Compliance: We have compliance baked into our app, upholding all crucial regulations.
- Granular User Permissions: Assign unlimited users with specific access levels (Account Admin, Org Admin, or Group User) to maintain control over different campus departments.
- Two-Way Messaging: Have secure, direct conversations for student counseling or answering faculty questions directly within the app.
- Automated Text Campaigns: Pre-program a series of messages to guide new students through enrollment or welcome alumni to a new giving society.
Pricing
We offer 10+ plans to meet you where you are.
STARTING AT
$250
per month
Recommended for 500 contacts or more.
- 5-Digit Short Code or 10-Digit Long Code Options Available
- Dedicated Strategist Included with Short Code Plans
- Unlimited Keywords
- Unlimited Groups
- Complimentary Compliance and Inbound Messages
- Tailored Texting Strategies
Starting at
$250/ month
Recommended for: 500 contacts and more!
- 5-Digit Short Code or 10-Digit Long Code Options Available
- Dedicated Strategist Included with Short Code Plans
- Unlimited Keywords
- Unlimited Groups
- Complimentary Compliance and Inbound Messages
- Tailored Texting Strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
How does texting contribute to student persistence and graduation?
Research indicates that consistent, personalized communication fosters a sense of belonging, which is the leading predictor of whether a student will stay enrolled and graduate. By using text to remove “academic friction”—such as missed registration deadlines or advisor meetings—you empower students to focus on finishing their degree.
Can texting help our institution reduce "Summer Melt"?
Yes. You can use automated text campaigns to bridge the gap between high school graduation and college day one by guiding prospective students through admissions, financial aid, housing, and orientation.
What are the advantages of using Short Codes over standard 10-digit numbers?
Short codes exponentially increase your institutional impact through faster delivery speeds, better compliance, and a significantly lower risk of being marked as SPAM by carriers.
Can we send more than just plain text messages?
Yes. Our MMS Integration allows you to use videos and images to showcase campus life or send personalized “thank you” videos to donors.
How does the platform handle audience segmentation?
You can grow and organize your audience using unlimited keywords and smart segmentation. This ensures you can group people by major, class year, or department to get the right message to the right audience.
Does this integrate with our current SIS or CRM?
Yes. We offer several integrations currently in place or in development, allowing you to maintain contact information seamlessly across your existing software. Your strategy session will include a custom integration roadmap for your specific system.
How can we use texting to increase donor participation?
Texting bridges the gap between an initial reach-out and your donation page via URL link in-text to your mobile-optimized donation page. Also, through the inclusion of MMS in texts and proven text fundraising strategies, you increase the likelihood of increasing recurring donors.
Don’t get just a platform. Get a strategy.
Most providers give you a number and a login and expect you to figure out the rest. At Powered By Text, we believe your mission deserves more. Every account is paired with a dedicated expert texting strategist to ensure your institution sees a real ROI from day one.
