The 2005 NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament was the 24th annual tournament hosted by the NCAA to determine the national champion of Division II women's collegiate basketball in the United States.

[1] Washburn defeated Seattle Pacific in the championship game, 70–53, to claim the Ichabods' first NCAA Division II national title.

The championship rounds were contested at the Summit Arena in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Location: Abney Athletic Center Host: Anderson University Location: Grand Valley Field House Host: Grand Valley State University Location: Betty Engelstad Sioux Center Host: University of North Dakota Location: Volpe Complex Host: Merrimack College Location: Jeff Farris Center Host: University of Central Arkansas Location: Spaulding Gym Host: Shaw University Location: Weiser Gymnasium Host: Drury University Location: Royal Brougham Pavilion Host: Seattle Pacific University Location: Summit Arena Hosts: Henderson State University and Hot Springs Convention Center