Northcentral University
Increase in application volume
Increase in landing page conversion rates
Increase in application rate
Improvement on transfer rates
Northcentral University is one of the fastest-growing graduate schools in the nation, with more than 10,000 students.
To maintain that pace of growth, NCU needed to find a way to increase applications—at a time when volume was slowing down at other schools. They relied on our capabilities to stay ahead of the competition.
Increase in application volume
Increase in landing page conversion rates
Increase in application rate
Improvement on transfer rates
Here’s what we found
NCU continues to succeed, and Level’s role was a major engine of growth at a critical juncture for the brand. The client’s main marketing KPI, applications and application rates, increased dramatically each year during the relationship — with application volume increasing by more than 4X.
Our approach helped NCU improve the way they interacted with prospective students online and in the real world.
Level excels at cross-channel advertising. Our education partners need to reach prospective students where they spend the most time online. For NCU, this meant building a journey that introduces the institution, demonstrates value, and ultimately encourages enrollment once the audience understands why they should act. Paid search, Facebook, and programmatic display all played a role in creating this demand generation ecosystem.
The best ad in the world isn’t worth much if it leads to a dead-end. When Level manages landing pages, we do so with an eye for testing and optimization. That’s why we build on a platform that can quickly deploy and iteratively test hundreds of different landing page versions across all consumer channels and devices.
Finally, our strategists understood that an immediate response pays dividends. Using preadmission call centers in Pittsburgh and Phoenix, qualified students could connect instantly with a rep to complete the application process, resulting in even more significant gains in application rates. Optimized individually but working together, these strategies grew application volume astronomically.
Our latest thoughts, ideas, and approaches.
Have questions? Want to inquire about our solutions? Please fill out your information to get in touch. Maybe you're looking for scalable, ROI+ growth. Or, perhaps you need help with your channel strategy. Our digital marketing experts love answering complex questions.
Ask away!
© 2025 Level Agency
© 2025 Level Agency
This transformative merger brings together the rich histories and vast expertise of both agencies under one industry-leading brand. Level Agency’s clients now benefit from expanded resources, deeper insights, and a broader range of services, setting new standards for innovation in the digital marketing landscape.
Level Agency is now the leading expert in higher education marketing after acquiring Becker Media, combining decades of experience with advanced digital solutions. Clients can expect game-changing strategies that supercharge enrollment and drive unparalleled results.
