The 1996 NCAA Women's Division I Swimming and Diving Championships were contested at the 15th 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 by the University of Michigan at the Donald B. Canham Natatorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Four-time defending champions Stanford again topped the team standings, finishing 81 points ahead of SMU. It was the Cardinal's eighth overall women's team title. Team standings Note: Top 10 only (H) = Hosts (DC) = Defending champions Full results See also List of college swimming and diving teams References NCAA Division I Swimming And Diving Championships NCAA Division I Swimming And Diving Championships NCAA Division I Women's Swimming and Diving Championships Sports in Ann Arbor, Michigan