2026 Miss Collegiate USA Pageant

The 2026 Miss Collegiate USA National Pageant is an uplifting afternoon that brings together exceptional young women from across the United States to compete for national titles in an event that celebrates leadership, scholarship, community impact, and personal excellence. More than a typical pageant, this competition showcases the next generation of changemakers through powerful stories, memorable performances, and the crowning of four national titleholders who will represent the Miss Collegiate USA Organization nationwide. Attendees can expect an empowering and inspiring experience, whether they are family members, educators, students, or supporters of women’s leadership.

Name: 2026 Miss Collegiate USA Pageant
When: Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Venue: Dance Theatre, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, University of Maryland
General admission seating
Tickets: Regular admission $30; UMD Student, Staff or Faculty $20; Visiting Queen $20
Titles contested: Miss High School USA, Miss Collegiate USA, Ms Collegiate USA, and Mrs Collegiate USA
Event type: National pageant competition
Run time: Not specified in the page text; the event begins at 12:00 PM
Age restrictions: No explicit age restrictions mentioned; open to attendees of all ages
Accessibility: The Clarice offers wheelchair-accessible seating, size-inclusive seating, large print programs, assisted listening devices, adult and child-friendly sensory packs, and quiet spaces upon request. ASL interpretation, audio description, and captioning are available for select events or by patron request at least six weeks in advance.
Note: This event is the national pageant for the Miss Collegiate USA Organization, featuring multiple divisions for different age and status categories. The performance date and time are fixed for July 11, 2026 at noon.