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Northern Illinois University Women's Gymnastics

Northern Illinois University (NIU) · Dekalb, Illinois · Public university

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Recognized
NCAA IMid-American Conference
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Acceptance rate70%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate49%finish within six years
Undergraduates15,414Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty15 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Northern Illinois University Women's Gymnastics coaches

Coaches at Northern Illinois University who recruit Women's Gymnastics, head coach first.

Dawnita TeagueHead Coach
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Chris WeissAssistant Coach
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Michael RegulaAssistant Coach
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Athletics

The program

Where Northern Illinois University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Mid-American Conference
Program level
Recognized
Athletics site
siuecougars.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingAnthropology, GeneralApparel and Textiles, GeneralArt History, Criticism and ConservationArt Teacher EducationArt/Art Studies, GeneralAtmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
15 : 1
Graduation rate
49% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$10,232
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$14,243
Campus

Where it is

Northern Illinois University in Dekalb.

Location
Dekalb, Illinois
Type
Public
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Central
Website
niu.edu
Overview

About Northern Illinois University Women's Gymnastics

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Dawnita Teague, the Head Coach, leads the Northern Illinois University Women's Gymnastics staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Northern Illinois University (NIU) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics as a member of the Mid-American Conference. Northern Illinois University is a large public school in Dekalb, Illinois with 15,414 undergraduates, a 70% acceptance rate and an average net price of $14,243 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Northern Illinois University Women's Gymnastics

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Dawnita Teague, the Head Coach and Chris Weiss, the Assistant Coach. Northern Illinois University has 3 coaches for Women's Gymnastics, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your level, events and recent all-around and event scores in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude routines on each event from recent meets, with the link near the top so Dawnita can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northern Illinois University staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
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Questions

Northern Illinois University Women's Gymnastics FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Northern Illinois University D1?

Yes. Northern Illinois University competes in NCAA Division I Women's Gymnastics, in the Mid-American Conference.

Is Northern Illinois University public or private?

Northern Illinois University is a public school in Dekalb, Illinois.

What conference is Northern Illinois University Women's Gymnastics in?

The Mid-American Conference.

Does Northern Illinois University offer athletic scholarships for Women's Gymnastics?

Northern Illinois 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 Northern Illinois University Women's Gymnastics have?

3 coaches, led by Dawnita Teague, the Head Coach.

How much does Northern Illinois University cost?

In-state tuition is $10,232 and out-of-state tuition is $10,232 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,243.

What is the Northern Illinois University acceptance rate?

70% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Northern Illinois University Women's Gymnastics 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.

Coaching staff verified June 2026