It was won by Chelsea Cooley of North Carolina.

Fifty-one state titleholders competed for the title of Miss USA in the Hippodrome Theatre on April 11, 2005.

The hosts were Access Hollywood stars Nancy O'Dell and Billy Bush.

[1] The celebrity panel of final competition judges was announced on 10 March 2005.

[2] The judges were: The Miss USA 2005 delegates were: