| Miss USA 2003 | |
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| Date | March 24, 2003 |
| Presenters | Billy Bush, Daisy Fuentes |
| Venue | San Antonio, Texas |
| Broadcaster | NBC |
| Winner | Susie Castillo Massachusetts |
| Congeniality | Breann Parriott |
| Photogenic | Sarah Cahill |
The Miss USA 2003 pageant was held in San Antonio, Texas March 24, 2003, the first time it had been held in this state since 1996 when the pageant was held in South Padre Island. It was the latest it had been held since 1986, as previous pageants had been held in February or early March.
The pageant was won by Susie Castillo of Massachusetts, who was crowned by outgoing queen Shauntay Hinton of the District of Columbia.
The format reverted to a Top Ten who competed in swimsuit and evening gown, although, as with 2002, there was no interview competition for the semi-finalists. This would be the last year where a top ten was called. The following Miss Universe Organization pageant, Miss Universe 2003 and onward, fifteen semi-finalists have been called each year.
Daisy Fuentes co-hosted the event for the first time (although she had been a color commentator in 1995), joined by Billy Bush who would also host the 2004 and 2005 events, as well as the Miss Universe pageants all three years. Color commentary was added by reigning Miss USA Shauntay Hinton. Entertainment was provided by Burn The Floor.
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| Final results | Contestant |
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| Miss USA 2003 | |
| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up | |
| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up | |
| Top 10 |
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The Miss USA 2003 delegates were:
| State | Name | Hometown | Age1 | Height | Placement | Awards | Notes |
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| Alabama | Michelle Arnette | Dothan | 25 | 5'10" | 1st Runner up | ||
| Alaska | Stacey Storey | Eagle River | 25 | 5'8" | Previously Miss Alaska 1995 | ||
| Arizona | Nafeesa DeFlorias | Phoenix | 26 | 5'9" | |||
| Arkansas | Taylor Carlisle | Jacksonville | 21 | 5'7" | |||
| California | Candice Sanders | La Habra | 26 | 5'10" | |||
| Colorado | Erin Caperton MacGregor | Denver | 26 | 5'9" | Previously Miss Colorado 1999 | ||
| Connecticut | Michelle LaFrance | Orange | 24 | 5'7" | |||
| Delaware | Cheryl Lynn Crowe | Felton | 24 | 5'9" | Previously Miss Delaware Teen USA 1997 | ||
| District of Columbia | Michelle Dollie Wright | Washington, DC | 26 | 5'6" | Previously Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 1995 | ||
| Florida | Carrie Mewha | Fort Lauderdale | 24 | 5'10" | |||
| Georgia | Erin Haney | Atlanta | 22 | 5'7" | |||
| Hawaii | Alicia Malia Michioka | Kapaa | 24 | 5'5" | Top 10 | Her sister, Justine Michioka, succeeded her as Miss Hawaii USA 2004.
Later Mrs. Hawaii United States 2004 and 1st Runner up at Mrs. United States 2004. |
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| Idaho | Lana Wright | Pocatello | 25 | 5'8" | |||
| Illinois | Agnieszka Zakreta | Rolling Meadows | 24 | 5'9" | Previously Miss Tourism International 1999 as Poland's representative | ||
| Indiana | Tashina Brooke Kastigar | West Terre Haute | 22 | 5'9" | Top 10 | Previously Miss Indiana Teen USA 1998 | |
| Iowa | Linsey Grams | Urbandale | 20 | 6'0" | |||
| Kansas | Alicia Angelina Cabrera | Leawood | 24 | 5'8" | |||
| Kentucky | Lori Mitchell | Scottsville | 21 | 5'7" | |||
| Louisiana | Brittney Rogers | Shreveport | 20 | 5'6" | She won Fear Factor Miss U.S.A 2003 special.
She and her family placed 9th on The Amazing Race: Family Edition. |
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| Maine | Lacey Hutchinson | Biddeford | 23 | 5'6" | |||
| Maryland | Jaime Kramer | Pasadena | 19 | 5'10" | |||
| Massachusetts | Susie Castillo | Lawrence | 23 | 5'8" | Winner | Previously Miss Massachusetts Teen USA 1998 | |
| Michigan | Elisa Kathleen Schleef | St. Joseph | 23 | 5'8" | 3rd Runner up | ||
| Minnesota | Sarah Cahill | Waseca | 24 | 5'8" | Miss Photogenic | Previously Miss Minnesota Teen USA 1996 | |
| Mississippi | Allison Bloodworth | Grenada | 21 | 5'8" | Previously Miss Mississippi Teen USA 1999 | ||
| Missouri | Tara Bollinger | Chesterfield | 23 | 5'5" | |||
| Montana | Megan Monroe | Missoula | 22 | 5'10" | |||
| Nebraska | Jessica Perea | Omaha | 22 | 5'11" | |||
| Nevada | Ashley Huff | Henderson | 22 | 5'7" | Previously Miss Nevada 2001 | ||
| New Hampshire | Rachael Ribeck | Londonderry | 24 | 5'7" | |||
| New Jersey | Vanessa Baker | Marlton | 23 | 5'11" | |||
| New Mexico | Alina Ogle | Albuquerque | 21 | 5'9" | Top 10 | Previously Miss New Mexico Teen USA 1999 | |
| New York | Nadia Behette | Bay Ridge | 25 | 5'7" | |||
| North Carolina | Kristen Luneberg | Durham | 22 | 5'9" | Previously Miss Rhode Island Teen USA 1998 | ||
| North Dakota | Samantha Edwards | Fargo | 23 | 5'7" | |||
| Ohio | Candace Smith | Dayton | 26 | 5'6" | Second contestant voted off Survivor: Tocantins. | ||
| Oklahoma | Star Williams | Tulsa | 22 | 5'8" | Top 10 | ||
| Oregon | Myah Moore | Portland | 21 | 5'8" | |||
| Pennsylvania | Camille Young | Philadelphia | 23 | 5'11" | |||
| Rhode Island | Krisily Kennedy | Warwick | 23 | 5'9" | Runner-up on Season 7 of The Bachelor. Later contestant on the first season of Bachelor Pad. | ||
| South Carolina | Anna Hanks | Belton | 21 | 5'10" | Top 10 | ||
| South Dakota | Jessica Lawrence | Brookings | 25 | 5'9" | |||
| Tennessee | Beth Hood | Cleveland | 24 | 5'9" | 4th Runner up | Previously Miss Tennessee 2000 | |
| Texas | Nicole O'Brian | Friendswood | 20 | 5'6" | 2nd Runner up | Previously Miss Texas Teen USA 2000 and 1st Runner up at Miss Teen USA 2000.
She and her teammate finished 3rd on The Amazing Race 5. |
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| Utah | Kelly Chapman | South Jordan | 24 | 5'9" | |||
| Vermont | Jennifer Ripley | Burlington | 20 | 5'7" | Previously Miss Vermont Teen USA 1999
Later Mrs. Vermont America 2009 |
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| Virginia | Mimi Abraham | Alexandria | 24 | 5'7" | |||
| Washington | Breann Parriott | Puyallup | 25 | 5'6" | Miss Congeniality | Previously Miss Washington 2001 | |
| West Virginia | Amy Thomason | Buckhannon | 24 | 5'6" | |||
| Wisconsin | Judy Eckerle | Milwaukee | 26 | 5'8" | |||
| Wyoming | Jamie Gorman | Cheyenne | 22 | 5'7" |
1 Age as of March 24, 2003
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