Schools ACHA DII and DIII and NCAA Division I Michigan State
ACHA DII and DIII and NCAA Division I · 2025–26 Season

Michigan State Hockey

East Lansing, MI ·Public ·40,922 undergrads
Program Overview

Michigan State University fields 3 hockey programs in East Lansing, MI — ACHA Division II, ACHA Division III, and NCAA Division I. The combined 2025–26 roster across all programs totals 85 players. Each program operates independently with its own roster, coaching staff, and schedule.

What sets this roster apart is its international composition — 12 players from outside the United States, representing Canada, Sweden, Slovakia, Finland. That kind of international reach is unusual for programs at this level and speaks to active recruiting or strong word-of-mouth in those markets.

International players

12 players from outside the United States (Canada, Sweden, Slovakia, Finland). Unusual for a club program at this level.

Transfer-friendly environment

8 players transferred from other college programs. Whether from D1 ACHA, D2, or elsewhere, this program has a track record of integrating players who started somewhere else.

School Profile

Michigan State at a Glance

Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent cohort.

84.8%
Acceptance Rate
Broadly accessible
1,269
Average SAT Score
Combined reading + math
$32,198
Total Annual Cost
Tuition, room, board & fees
81%
4-Year Graduation Rate
Most recent cohort
$67,253
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,084 at 6 years
$23,250
Median Graduate Debt
Among graduates who borrowed
$43,842
Tuition (Out-of-State)
20% of students receive Pell grants
40,922
Undergraduate Enrollment
Public institution
Earnings Rankings

Michigan State University Rankings by Major

203 majors ranked in the top 25 by median earnings (4-year, by major). Explore full rankings →

#1
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Men's NCAA D1
#1
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Men's NCAA D1
#1
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Women's ACHA
#1
Nutrition Sciences
Women's ACHA
#2
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Women's ACHA
#2
Special Education and Teaching
Women's ACHA
#2
Materials Engineering
Men's NCAA D1
#2
Engineering-Related Fields
Women's ACHA
#2
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Women's ACHA
#2
Nutrition Sciences
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Animal Sciences
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Animal Sciences
Women's ACHA
#3
Forestry
Women's ACHA
#3
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Men's ACHA
#3
Education, General
Women's ACHA
#3
Special Education and Teaching
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Engineering, General
Men's ACHA
#3
Engineering, General
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Agricultural Engineering
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Women's ACHA
#3
Engineering-Related Fields
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Men's ACHA
#3
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Women's ACHA
#3
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Women's ACHA
#3
Social Sciences, General
Women's ACHA
#3
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Human Resources Management and Services
Men's NCAA D1
#4
Agricultural Business and Management
Women's ACHA
#4
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Men's ACHA
#4
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
Men's ACHA
#4
Civil Engineering
Men's NCAA D1
#4
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Men's ACHA
#4
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Men's ACHA
#4
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Men's NCAA D1
#4
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Women's ACHA
#4
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Women's ACHA
#4
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Men's NCAA D1
#4
Public Policy Analysis
Women's ACHA
#4
International Relations and National Security Studies
Men's NCAA D1
#4
International Relations and National Security Studies
Women's ACHA
#4
Music
Men's NCAA D1
#4
Human Resources Management and Services
Women's ACHA
#4
Marketing
Men's NCAA D1
#5
Agricultural Business and Management
Men's NCAA D1
#5
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Men's NCAA D1
#5
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Women's ACHA
#5
Education, General
Men's NCAA D1
#5
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Men's NCAA D1
#5
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Women's ACHA
#5
Zoology/Animal Biology
Men's NCAA D1
#5
Zoology/Animal Biology
Women's ACHA
#5
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Men's NCAA D1
#5
Statistics
Men's NCAA D1
#5
International/Globalization Studies
Women's ACHA
#5
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
Men's NCAA D1
#5
Hospitality Administration/Management
Men's NCAA D1
#6
Plant Sciences
Men's NCAA D1
#6
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Women's ACHA
#6
Chemical Engineering
Men's NCAA D1
#6
Civil Engineering
Women's ACHA
#6
Mechanical Engineering
Women's ACHA
#6
Statistics
Women's ACHA
#6
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Women's ACHA
#6
Social Work
Men's NCAA D1
#6
Social Work
Women's ACHA
#6
Fine and Studio Arts
Women's ACHA
#6
Music
Women's ACHA
#6
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Women's ACHA
#6
Hospitality Administration/Management
Women's ACHA
#7
Food Science and Technology
Men's NCAA D1
#7
Plant Sciences
Women's ACHA
#7
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Women's ACHA
#7
Journalism
Women's ACHA
#7
Materials Engineering
Men's ACHA
#7
Mechanical Engineering
Men's NCAA D1
#7
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Men's ACHA
#7
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Men's NCAA D1
#7
Genetics
Men's ACHA
#7
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Women's ACHA
#7
Nutrition Sciences
Men's ACHA
#7
International/Globalization Studies
Men's NCAA D1
#7
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Men's NCAA D1
#7
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Women's ACHA
#7
Marketing
Women's ACHA
#8
Animal Sciences
Men's ACHA
#8
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Women's ACHA
#8
Engineering, Other
Men's ACHA
#8
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Women's ACHA
#8
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Men's NCAA D1
#8
Public Policy Analysis
Men's NCAA D1
#8
Social Sciences, General
Men's ACHA
#8
Geography and Cartography
Men's NCAA D1
#8
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Women's ACHA
#8
Finance and Financial Management Services
Men's NCAA D1
#9
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Men's NCAA D1
#9
Agricultural Engineering
Men's ACHA
#9
Chemical Engineering
Women's ACHA
#9
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Men's ACHA
#9
Engineering-Related Fields
Men's ACHA
#9
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Men's ACHA
#9
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Men's NCAA D1
#9
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Men's NCAA D1
#10
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Men's NCAA D1
#10
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Men's NCAA D1
#10
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Men's NCAA D1
#10
Fine and Studio Arts
Men's NCAA D1
#10
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Women's ACHA
#10
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Men's NCAA D1
#10
Finance and Financial Management Services
Women's ACHA
#10
Human Resources Management and Services
Men's ACHA
#10
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Women's ACHA
#11
Journalism
Men's NCAA D1
#11
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Men's NCAA D1
#11
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Men's NCAA D1
#11
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Women's ACHA
#11
Sociology
Men's NCAA D1
#11
Sociology
Women's ACHA
#11
Hospitality Administration/Management
Men's ACHA
#12
Special Education and Teaching
Men's ACHA
#12
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Women's ACHA
#12
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management
Men's ACHA
#12
Chemistry
Men's NCAA D1
#12
Anthropology
Men's NCAA D1
#12
Geography and Cartography
Women's ACHA
#13
Food Science and Technology
Men's ACHA
#13
Education, General
Men's ACHA
#13
Computer Engineering
Women's ACHA
#13
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Men's NCAA D1
#13
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Men's NCAA D1
#13
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Women's ACHA
#13
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
Men's ACHA
#13
Accounting and Related Services
Men's NCAA D1
#14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Men's NCAA D1
#14
International Relations and National Security Studies
Men's ACHA
#15
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Men's NCAA D1
#16
Agricultural Business and Management
Men's ACHA
#16
Forestry
Men's ACHA
#16
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Women's ACHA
#16
Computer Engineering
Men's NCAA D1
#16
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Men's ACHA
#16
Statistics
Men's ACHA
#16
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Women's ACHA
#16
Anthropology
Women's ACHA
#16
Design and Applied Arts
Men's NCAA D1
#16
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Women's ACHA
#16
Accounting and Related Services
Women's ACHA
#17
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Women's ACHA
#17
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Men's ACHA
#17
Public Policy Analysis
Men's ACHA
#18
Zoology/Animal Biology
Men's ACHA
#18
Chemistry
Women's ACHA
#18
Design and Applied Arts
Women's ACHA
#19
Communication and Media Studies
Men's NCAA D1
#19
Communication and Media Studies
Women's ACHA
#19
Political Science and Government
Women's ACHA
#19
Marketing
Men's ACHA
#20
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Women's ACHA
#20
International/Globalization Studies
Men's ACHA
#20
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Men's NCAA D1
#20
Political Science and Government
Men's NCAA D1
#21
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Men's NCAA D1
#22
Mathematics
Women's ACHA
#22
Music
Men's ACHA
#23
Mathematics
Men's NCAA D1
#24
Plant Sciences
Men's ACHA
#24
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Men's ACHA
#24
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Men's ACHA
#24
Psychology, General
Men's NCAA D1
#24
Psychology, General
Women's ACHA
#25
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Men's ACHA
#25
Biology, General
Men's NCAA D1
#25
Economics
Women's ACHA
Roster Geography

Where Do Michigan State Hockey Players Come From?

85 players · 20 states & regions · 2025–26 roster.

MI43 players
IL6 players
ON5 players
NY4 players
PA3 players
BC3 players
MN3 players
MO2 players
AZ2 players
IN2 players
FL1 player
VA1 player
CAN9 players
SWE1 player
SVK1 player
FIN1 player

Michigan leads the pipeline with 43 players (51%), but the international component is notable: 12 players from Canada, Sweden, Slovakia give this roster an unusually broad geographic reach.

Player Pedigree

Where Did These Players Play Before Michigan State?

Prior league breakdown — a proxy for the competitive level players brought with them.

ACHA Division II · 30 players
High school
16
53%
Youth hockey
11
37%
Junior hockey
1
3%
College transfer
1
3%
No prior data
1
3%
ACHA Division III · 28 players
High school
13
46%
Youth hockey
9
32%
Junior hockey
2
7%
College transfer
3
11%
No prior data
1
4%
NCAA Division I · 27 players
Youth hockey
1
4%
Junior hockey
22
81%
College transfer
4
15%
Junior hockey

25 players came through competitive junior programs. Junior hockey experience — even at Tier III — represents meaningful development beyond what high school hockey alone provides.

College transfers

8 players transferred from other college programs. The presence of college transfers often indicates a welcoming environment for players looking to change programs without giving up playing.

Explore the full player pipeline
Prior leagues, feeder teams, and pipeline trends — filter and compare.
Home Ice

Munn Ice Arena

East Lansing, MI · 3 minutes from campus

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For Recruits

Is Michigan State Hockey a Fit for You?

For players prioritizing ice time and program fit over academic selectivity, Michigan State University is accessible — with a 84.8% acceptance rate, admissions is rarely the obstacle. With 3 programs (ACHA Division II, ACHA Division III, and NCAA Division I) and 85 combined players, there are genuine opportunities at multiple competitive levels. Reach out to the specific program that fits your game.