| 1986 NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships | |
| Hostcity: | Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Dates: | March 1986 |
| Venues: | Arkansas Natatorium University of Arkansas |
| Previous: | 1985 |
| Next: | 1987 |
The 1986 NCAA Women's Division I Swimming and Diving Championships were contested at the fifth annual NCAA-sanctioned swim meet to determine the team and individual national champions of Division I women's collegiate swimming and diving in the United States.
This year's events were hosted at the Arkansas Natatorium at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Two-time defending champions Texas again topped the team standings, finishing 47 points ahead of Florida, claiming the Longhorns' third women's team title.
| Rank | Team | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (DC) | 633 | ||
| 586 | |||
| 538 | |||
| 238 | |||
| 167 | |||
| 166 | |||
| 123 | |||
| 121 | |||
| 116 | |||
| 82 | |||
| Arkansas (H) | 30 |