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ACHA Division III and NCAA Division I · 2025–26 Season

Colorado College Hockey

Colorado Springs, CO ·Private Nonprofit ·2,014 undergrads
Program Overview

Colorado College fields 2 hockey programs in Colorado Springs, CO — ACHA Division III and NCAA Division I. The combined 2025–26 roster across all programs totals 45 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, Sweden, LAT. 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.

Junior hockey–heavy roster

Over 60% of this roster came through junior hockey circuits. Players here have typically spent one or more seasons in competitive junior programs before choosing college hockey — a meaningful indicator of prior competitive experience.

Highly selective admissions

With a 18.5% acceptance rate, this is among the most academically selective programs in ACHA. The hockey and academic bars are both genuinely high — players who succeed here typically have strong profiles on both fronts.

School Profile

Colorado College at a Glance

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

18.5%
Acceptance Rate
Very selective
1,365
Average SAT Score
Combined reading + math
$86,921
Total Annual Cost
Tuition, room, board & fees
88%
4-Year Graduation Rate
Most recent cohort
$65,222
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,611 at 6 years
$18,257
Median Graduate Debt
Among graduates who borrowed
$70,734
Tuition (Out-of-State)
14% of students receive Pell grants
2,014
Undergraduate Enrollment
Private Nonprofit institution
Earnings Rankings

Colorado College Rankings by Major

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

Roster Geography

Where Do Colorado College Hockey Players Come From?

45 players · 25 states & regions · 2025–26 roster.

MN7 players
BC7 players
CA5 players
MA2 players
CO2 players
NJ2 players
IL2 players
MI2 players
VT1 player
DC1 player
TX1 player
ME1 player
CAN11 players
SWE1 player
LAT1 player

Minnesota leads the pipeline with 7 players (16%), but the international component is notable: 13 players from Canada, Sweden, LAT give this roster an unusually broad geographic reach.

Player Pedigree

Where Did These Players Play Before Colorado College?

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

ACHA Division III · 17 players
High school
2
12%
Youth hockey
5
29%
Junior hockey
1
6%
Prep school
1
6%
No prior data
8
47%
NCAA Division I · 28 players
Junior hockey
26
93%
College transfer
2
7%
Junior hockey

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

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Colorado Springs, CO

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For Recruits

Is Colorado College Hockey a Fit for You?

Colorado College sits at the intersection of elite academics and competitive hockey. With a 18.5% acceptance rate, getting admitted is the primary challenge — the school fields 2 programs (ACHA Division III and NCAA Division I), but draws players who earned a spot at a highly selective institution. If your academic profile is competitive, this is worth a serious look.