March 13, 1983
| Rank | School | Conference | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Louisiana Tech | Independent | - |
| 2. | USC | WCAA | - |
| 3. | Texas | Southwestern | - |
| 4. | Old Dominion | Sun Belt | - |
| 5. | Cheyney | Independent | - |
| 6. | Maryland | ACC | - |
| 7. | Long Beach State | WCAA | - |
| 8. | Georgia | SEC | - |
| 9. | Tennessee | SEC | 1 |
| 10. | Penn State | A-10 | 1 |
| 11. | Kentucky | SEC | - |
| 12. | Arizona State | WCAA | - |
| 13. | Mississippi | SEC | - |
| 14. | Auburn | SEC | 1 |
| 15. | Missouri | Big Eight | 2 |
| 16. | NC State | ACC | - |
| 17. | Kansas State | Big Eight | 3 |
| 18. | North Carolina | ACC | - |
| 19. | Oregon State | Northern Pacific | 1 |
| 20. | LSU | SEC | - |