This is a list of NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament bids by school, at the conclusion of the 2026 conference tournaments. Schools whose names are italicized are no longer in Division I and can no longer be included in the tournament. The 2020 NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament was never played due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bids
(#) – Vacated appearance ;Notes == Schools vacating NCAA tournament appearances==
Schools vacating NCAA tournament appearances
Three schools have vacated NCAA Tournament appearances in women's basketball. ==Schools yet to receive bids==
Schools yet to receive bids
There are 62 schools that have never reached the NCAA Division I Tournament. ;Notes ==Schools joining Division I==