Brandeis University Athletics

Brandeis competes in NCAA Division III, which means sports focus on personal development rather than big crowds or athletic scholarships. With 277 total athletes out of 3,663 students, about 7.6% of students play varsity sports across 15 different teams. The Judges (their unique nickname reflects the school's commitment to justice) compete in the University Athletic Association alongside schools like Carnegie Mellon and Case Western Reserve. Division III athletes here balance academics with athletics, since there are no athletic scholarships to chase. The UAA is known for academically rigorous schools where student-athletes genuinely are students first. While Brandeis isn't a sports powerhouse, the athletic programs give students a chance to compete at a high level while pursuing their academic goals at this research-focused university.