Brandeis University is the only nonsectarian Jewish-sponsored college in the country. It is a four year liberal arts college, and is known as the youngest private research university in the country. Ranked in the top section of the nation's universities, the college educates over 3000 undergraduates and nearly 2000 graduates.
Facilities for use at Brandeis include the Joseph P and Clara Ford Athletic and Recreation Complex. It is one of the largest and best equipped indoor athletic facilities in the northeast. It includes a huge field house, a six lane indoor track, indoor tennis courts, a fencing room, a weight room, and the Shapiro Gymnasium Swimming Pool. The college offers ten men's varsity teams, ten women's varsity teams,and a coed varsity team, with sports ranging from bicycling, crew, and martial arts.