Northwestern University Women's Cheerleading
Northwestern University (NU) · Evanston, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Northwestern University Women's Cheerleading coaches
Coaches at Northwestern University who recruit Women's Cheerleading, head coach first.
Message the Northwestern University coaches without writing a single email
AI writes a personal message to every coach from your own Gmail and follows up until they reply. Free for 7 days.
The program
Where Northwestern University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Big Ten Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- nusports.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 6 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 95% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Northwestern University in Evanston.
- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- northwestern.edu
About Northwestern University Women's Cheerleading
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Valerie Ruiz, the Spirit Squad Director - Head Cheerleading Coach, leads the Northwestern University Women's Cheerleading staff of 4 coaches, verified September 2026. Northwestern University (NU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cheerleading as a member of the Big Ten Conference. Northwestern University is a large private school in Evanston, Illinois with 23,856 undergraduates, a 8% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,341 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Northwestern University Women's Cheerleading
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Valerie Ruiz, the Spirit Squad Director - Head Cheerleading Coach and Mary Sullivan, the Assistant Coach. Northwestern University has 4 coaches for Women's Cheerleading, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, tumbling level and stunt skills in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with tumbling passes and stunts, with the link near the top so Valerie can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Northwestern University typically score 1510–1570 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northwestern University staff after a week, and again after your next competition with updated results.
Northwestern University Women's Cheerleading FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Northwestern University D1?
Yes. Northwestern University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Cheerleading, in the Big Ten Conference.
Is Northwestern University public or private?
Northwestern University is a private nonprofit school in Evanston, Illinois.
What conference is Northwestern University Women's Cheerleading in?
The Big Ten Conference.
Does Northwestern University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Cheerleading?
Northwestern University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does Northwestern University Women's Cheerleading have?
4 coaches, led by Valerie Ruiz, the Spirit Squad Director - Head Cheerleading Coach.
How much does Northwestern University cost?
In-state tuition is $67,158 and out-of-state tuition is $67,158 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,341.
What is the Northwestern University acceptance rate?
8% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Northwestern University?
Admitted students typically score 1510–1570 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Northwestern University Women's Cheerleading coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.