The team competes in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

[3] The team is currently led by head coach Jeff Graba.

In their four decades of history, the Tigers have made four appearances at the National Championships; making the Super Six twice.

[4][5] Auburn Gymnastics history dates back to the late 1890s but the Auburn Tigers gymnastics program wasn't founded until 1965[6] by Edwin Bengston; a kinesiology lecturer at the university and weightlifter.

In 1974, the program was reinstated by Bengston; Title IX providing the first form of financial aid of $150 to Jeanne Denoon-Amos.