Consent of Independent Auditors



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-1343) pertaining to the various stock incentive plans of Systems &
Computer Technology Corporation listed therein and in the related prospectus, in
the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-43535) pertaining to the 1990
Employees' Stock Option Plan of Systems & Computer Technology Corporation and in
the related prospectus, in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-56528)
pertaining to the 401(k) Savings Plan of Systems & Computer Technology
Corporation and in the related prospectus, in the Registration Statements (Form
S-8 No. 33-60831 and Form S-8 No. 333-50979) pertaining to the 1994 Long-Term
Incentive Plan and the 1994 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan of Systems &
Computer Technology Corporation and in the related prospectus, in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-37551) and related Prospectus of
Systems & Computer Technology Corporation for the registration of Convertible
Subordinated Debentures Due 2004, and in the Registration Statement (Form S-8
No. 333-56218) pertaining to the 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan of Systems &
Computer Technology Corporation and in the related prospectus, of our report
dated October 23, 2002, with respect to the consolidated financial statements
and financial statement schedule of Systems & Computer Technology Corporation
included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended September 30,
2002.


/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 20, 2002