Schools ACHA DII and DIII and NCAA Division I Sacred Heart
ACHA DII and DIII and NCAA Division I · 2025–26 Season

Sacred Heart Hockey

Fairfield, CT ·Private Nonprofit ·7,087 undergrads
Program Overview

Sacred Heart University fields 3 hockey programs in Fairfield, CT — ACHA Division II, ACHA Division III, and NCAA Division I. The combined 2025–26 roster across all programs totals 82 players. Each program operates independently with its own roster, coaching staff, and schedule.

What sets this roster apart is its international composition — 13 players from outside the United States, representing Canada, SUI. 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

13 players from outside the United States (Canada, SUI). Unusual for a club program at this level.

Transfer-friendly environment

15 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

Sacred Heart at a Glance

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

65.4%
Acceptance Rate
Broadly accessible
$69,289
Total Annual Cost
Tuition, room, board & fees
73%
4-Year Graduation Rate
Most recent cohort
$75,059
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,925 at 6 years
$25,000
Median Graduate Debt
Among graduates who borrowed
$50,404
Tuition (Out-of-State)
16% of students receive Pell grants
7,087
Undergraduate Enrollment
Private Nonprofit institution
Earnings Rankings

Sacred Heart University Rankings by Major

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

#1
Fine and Studio Arts
Women's ACHA
#2
Fine and Studio Arts
Women's NCAA D1
#2
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Men's NCAA D1
#2
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Women's NCAA D1
#3
Fine and Studio Arts
Men's NCAA D1
#3
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Women's ACHA
#3
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Women's ACHA
#4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Women's NCAA D1
#4
Social Work
Men's NCAA D1
#4
Fine and Studio Arts
Men's ACHA
#5
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Women's ACHA
#5
Social Work
Women's ACHA
#5
Social Work
Women's NCAA D1
#5
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Men's NCAA D1
#5
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Women's NCAA D1
#7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Men's NCAA D1
#9
Finance and Financial Management Services
Women's NCAA D1
#11
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Women's NCAA D1
#12
Psychology, General
Women's ACHA
#12
Accounting and Related Services
Women's NCAA D1
#13
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Women's NCAA D1
#13
Biology, General
Men's NCAA D1
#13
Biology, General
Women's NCAA D1
#14
Psychology, General
Men's NCAA D1
#14
Finance and Financial Management Services
Men's NCAA D1
#15
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Women's ACHA
#15
Biology, General
Women's ACHA
#15
Psychology, General
Women's NCAA D1
#16
English Language and Literature, General
Men's NCAA D1
#16
Accounting and Related Services
Men's NCAA D1
#16
Finance and Financial Management Services
Women's ACHA
#17
English Language and Literature, General
Women's ACHA
#17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Men's ACHA
#17
Marketing
Women's NCAA D1
#18
Communication and Media Studies
Women's NCAA D1
#18
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Men's NCAA D1
#18
English Language and Literature, General
Women's NCAA D1
#18
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Women's ACHA
#18
Sociology
Women's NCAA D1
#18
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Women's NCAA D1
#19
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Men's ACHA
#21
Communication and Media Studies
Men's NCAA D1
#21
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Men's NCAA D1
#21
Accounting and Related Services
Women's ACHA
#21
Marketing
Men's NCAA D1
#22
Sociology
Women's ACHA
#23
Economics
Women's ACHA
#23
Political Science and Government
Women's NCAA D1
#23
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Men's ACHA
#24
Communication and Media Studies
Women's ACHA
#24
Political Science and Government
Women's ACHA
#24
Sociology
Men's NCAA D1
#24
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Men's NCAA D1
#25
Economics
Women's NCAA D1
#25
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Women's ACHA
Roster Geography

Where Do Sacred Heart Hockey Players Come From?

82 players · 19 states & regions · 2025–26 roster.

NY25 players
MA22 players
ON7 players
NJ6 players
CT5 players
QC3 players
PA2 players
CA2 players
MN1 player
RI1 player
BC1 player
AB1 player
CAN12 players
SUI1 player

New York leads the pipeline with 25 players (30%), but the international component is notable: 13 players from Canada, SUI give this roster an unusually broad geographic reach.

Player Pedigree

Where Did These Players Play Before Sacred Heart?

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

ACHA Division II · 22 players
High school
1
5%
Youth hockey
12
55%
Junior hockey
3
14%
College transfer
2
9%
Prep school
1
5%
No prior data
3
14%
ACHA Division III · 31 players
High school
6
19%
Youth hockey
18
58%
College transfer
2
6%
No prior data
5
16%
NCAA Division I · 29 players
Junior hockey
18
62%
College transfer
11
38%
Junior hockey

21 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

15 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

Webster Bank Arena

Bridgeport, CT · 11 minutes from campus

Follow the Team

Find Sacred Heart Hockey Online

Game updates and team content.

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This school fields 2 ACHA teams. Follow each on Instagram: @shu.acha.hockey.

For Recruits

Is Sacred Heart Hockey a Fit for You?

Sacred Heart University fields 3 programs — ACHA Division II, ACHA Division III, and NCAA Division I — with 82 players combined across all rosters. If you're evaluating fit, consider which level matches your experience: each program has its own roster, coaching staff, and recruiting pipeline. Reach out directly through the division-specific accounts listed above.