Class of 1962: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1962 graduated 64 years ago. They were born in 1944 and are turning 82 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
82
years old (turning)
Started High School
1958
Fall semester
College Grad
1966
4-year degree
Class of 1962: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1962 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 70-year reunion (summer 2032)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1962 Reunions
1972
10-Year Reunion
54 years ago
1987
25-Year Reunion
39 years ago
2012
50-Year Reunion
14 years ago
Academic Journey for the Class of 1962
Class of 1962: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1962, 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 1962
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1962 based on their birth year.
George Lucas
Creator of Star Wars
Born 1944 · Class of ~1962
Diana Ross
Lead Singer of the Supremes
Born 1944 · Class of ~1962
Danny DeVito
Beloved Actor & Filmmaker
Born 1944 · Class of ~1962
International Equivalent of Class of 1962
Born in 1944 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1962
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1962
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1962
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1962
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1962
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 1962: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1962 in right now?
The Class of 1962 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1962).
How old is the Class of 1962?
Students in the Class of 1962 were mostly born in 1944 and are turning 82 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1962 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1962 were born in 1944 (those born September–December 1943 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1962 start high school?
The Class of 1962 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1958 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1949.
When does the Class of 1962 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1962 graduates in Spring 1962.
When will the Class of 1962 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1962 graduates college in 1966.
When is the Class of 1962 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1962 is in 1972, 54 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1962?
The Class of 1962, born in 1944, belongs to Silent Generation (1928–1945).