Class of 1960: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1960 graduated 66 years ago. They were born in 1942 and are turning 84 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
84
years old (turning)
Started High School
1956
Fall semester
College Grad
1964
4-year degree
Class of 1960: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1960 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 70-year reunion (summer 2030)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1960 Reunions
1970
10-Year Reunion
56 years ago
1985
25-Year Reunion
41 years ago
2010
50-Year Reunion
16 years ago
Academic Journey for the Class of 1960
Class of 1960: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1960, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Generation: Silent Generation
Silent Generation
1928–1945
Notable People in the Class of 1960
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1960 based on their birth year.
Muhammad Ali
Legendary Heavyweight Boxer
Born 1942 · Class of ~1960
Harrison Ford
Iconic Hollywood Actor
Born 1942 · Class of ~1960
Paul McCartney
Co-founder of the Beatles
Born 1942 · Class of ~1960
International Equivalent of Class of 1960
Born in 1942 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1960
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1960
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1960
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1960
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1960
Not everyone follows the exact standard path. Here is how graduation shifts based on different academic scenarios.
Accelerated Path
Started school 1 year early
Standard Path
Standard path
Delayed by 1 Year
Repeated a grade or started late
Transfer Path
2-year community college transfer
Not on the standard US system?
Recalculate based on credits, a different country, or exact start dates.
High School Graduation Year Calculator for United States by Current Grade
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Class of 1960: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1960 in right now?
The Class of 1960 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1960).
How old is the Class of 1960?
Students in the Class of 1960 were mostly born in 1942 and are turning 84 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1960 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1960 were born in 1942 (those born September–December 1941 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1960 start high school?
The Class of 1960 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1956 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1947.
When does the Class of 1960 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1960 graduates in Spring 1960.
When will the Class of 1960 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1960 graduates college in 1964.
When is the Class of 1960 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1960 is in 1970, 56 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1960?
The Class of 1960, born in 1942, belongs to Silent Generation (1928–1945).