| 1976 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Host city |  Providence, Rhode Island |
| Date | March 1976 |
| Venue(s) | Smith Swimming Center Brown University |
←1975 1977 → | |
The1976NCAA Men's Division I Swimming and Diving Championships were contested in March 1976 at theSmith Swimming Center atBrown University inProvidence, Rhode Island at the 53rd annualNCAA-sanctioned swim meet to determine the team and individual national champions ofDivision I men's collegiateswimming anddiving in theUnited States.
USC once again topped the team standings, the Trojans' third consecutive title and eighth overall.
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
 | USC(DC) | 398 |
 | Tennessee | 237 |
 | UCLA | 213 |
| 4 | Indiana | 199 |
| 5 | Alabama | 135 |
| 6 | NC State | 93 |
| 7 | SMU | 89 |
| 8 | Auburn | 87 |
| 9 | Miami (FL) | 73 |
| 10 | Stanford | 64 |