Miss America 2012 was the 85th Miss America pageant, held at the Theatre for the Performing Arts of Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 14, 2012.

Teresa Scanlan of Nebraska crowned her Laura Kaeppeler of Wisconsin as her successor at the end of this event.

[2][3] * - America's Choice ** - Saved by eliminated delegates after Swimsuit Competition to compete in Evening Gown as a "wild card"[6] The seven judges for the competition were:[9] The followingontestants competed for the title.