The 2016–17 Florida Atlantic Owls women's basketball team represented Florida Atlantic University during the 2016–17 NCAA Division I women's basketball season.

The Owls, led by fifth year head coach Kellie Lewis-Jay, played their home games at FAU Arena and were members of Conference USA.

They finished the season 4–24, 0–18 for in C-USA play to finish in last place.

They failed to qualify for the C-USA women's tournament.

Roster [1]