Miss USA 1972

Miss USA 1972 was held at Cerromar Beach Hotel in Dorado, (Puerto Rico), on May 20, 1972. Tanya Wilson of Hawaii was crowned by outgoing titleholder Michele McDonald of Pennsylvania.

The results were :

Miss USA 1972: Tanya Wilson (Miss Hawaii)
1st runner-up: Alberta Philips(Miss New York)
2nd runner-up: Kim Christina Hobson (Miss California)
3rd runner-up: Coni Ensor(Miss Florida)
4th runner-up: Kathleen Ann Kehlmier(Miss Ohio)