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ACHA Division II · 2025–26 Season

University of Southern California Hockey

Los Angeles, CA ·Private Nonprofit ·20,443 undergrads
Program Overview

University of Southern California fields a ACHA Division II hockey program in Los Angeles, CA. The 2025–26 roster carries 46 players, making it one of the larger programs within its division.

What sets this roster apart is its international composition — 6 players from outside the United States, representing Canada, KOR. That kind of international reach is unusual for a club-level hockey program and speaks to active recruiting or strong word-of-mouth in those markets.

International players

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

Highly selective admissions

With a 9.8% 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

University of Southern California at a Glance

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

9.8%
Acceptance Rate
Very selective
1,495
Average SAT Score
Combined reading + math
$90,300
Total Annual Cost
Tuition, room, board & fees
92%
4-Year Graduation Rate
Most recent cohort
$92,498
Median Earnings (10yr)
$74,461 at 6 years
$18,000
Median Graduate Debt
Among graduates who borrowed
$72,097
Tuition (Out-of-State)
22% of students receive Pell grants
20,443
Undergraduate Enrollment
Private Nonprofit institution
Earnings Rankings

University of Southern California Rankings by Major

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

#1
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
Men's ACHA
#1
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Men's ACHA
#1
Fine and Studio Arts
Men's ACHA
#1
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Men's ACHA
#1
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Men's ACHA
#1
Real Estate
Men's ACHA
#2
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Men's ACHA
#2
Computer Software and Media Applications
Men's ACHA
#2
Civil Engineering
Men's ACHA
#2
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Men's ACHA
#2
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Men's ACHA
#2
Public Health
Men's ACHA
#3
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Men's ACHA
#3
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Men's ACHA
#3
International Relations and National Security Studies
Men's ACHA
#4
Journalism
Men's ACHA
#4
Computer Engineering
Men's ACHA
#4
Design and Applied Arts
Men's ACHA
#5
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Men's ACHA
#5
Cognitive Science
Men's ACHA
#5
Accounting and Related Services
Men's ACHA
#6
Industrial Engineering
Men's ACHA
#6
History
Men's ACHA
#7
Computer Science
Men's ACHA
#7
Engineering-Related Fields
Men's ACHA
#7
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Men's ACHA
#8
Public Policy Analysis
Men's ACHA
#8
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Men's ACHA
#10
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Men's ACHA
#10
Mechanical Engineering
Men's ACHA
#10
Sociology
Men's ACHA
#12
Applied Mathematics
Men's ACHA
#15
Communication and Media Studies
Men's ACHA
#17
Psychology, General
Men's ACHA
#18
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Men's ACHA
Roster Geography

Where Do University of Southern California Hockey Players Come From?

46 players · 16 states & regions · 2025–26 roster.

CA19 players
NY5 players
BC3 players
NJ3 players
IL2 players
CT2 players
FL1 player
ON1 player
PA1 player
MI1 player
AK1 player
MN1 player
CAN5 players
KOR1 player

California leads the pipeline with 19 players (41%), but the international component is notable: 6 players from Canada, KOR give this roster an unusually broad geographic reach.

Player Pedigree

Where Did These Players Play Before University of Southern California?

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

High school
8
17%
Youth hockey
23
50%
Junior hockey
2
4%
College transfer
4
9%
Prep school
2
4%
No prior data
7
15%
College transfers

4 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.

Prep school backgrounds

2 players attended prep school hockey programs. Prep school hockey is a serious development path — these players typically had structured practice, strength training, and competitive schedules from an early age.

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For Recruits

Is University of Southern California Hockey a Fit for You?

University of Southern California sits at the intersection of elite academics and competitive hockey. With a 9.8% acceptance rate, getting admitted is the primary challenge — the school fields a ACHA Division II club program, but draws players who earned a spot at a highly selective institution. If your academic profile is competitive, this is worth a serious look.