The 2004 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the 23rd annual tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the national champion of Division II women's collegiate basketball in the United States.

[1] California (PA) defeated Drury in the championship game, 75–72, to claim the Vulcans' first NCAA Division II national title.

As in 2003, the championship rounds were contested at the St. Joseph Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Ten teams made their first appearance in the NCAA Division II tournament: Anderson (SC), Ashland, Barton, Benedict, Christian Brothers, Fort Lewis, Holy Family, UC San Diego, USciences, and West Virginia State.

Location: Hamer Hall Host: California University of Pennsylvania Location: Pepsi Arena Host: Quincy University Location: Gangelhoff Center Host: Concordia University, St. Paul Location: Volpe Complex Host: Merrimack College Location: Warden Arena at Harold & Ted Alfond Sports Center Host: Rollins College Location: Spaulding Gym Host: Shaw University Location: Weiser Gymnasium Host: Drury University Location: Royal Brougham Pavilion Host: Seattle Pacific University Location: St. Joseph Civic Arena Host: Missouri Western State College