Class of 1968: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1968 graduated 58 years ago. They were born in 1950 and are turning 76 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
76
years old (turning)
Started High School
1964
Fall semester
College Grad
1972
4-year degree
Class of 1968: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1968 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 60-year reunion (summer 2028)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1968 Reunions
1978
10-Year Reunion
48 years ago
1993
25-Year Reunion
33 years ago
2018
50-Year Reunion
8 years ago
Academic Journey for the Class of 1968
Class of 1968: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1968, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Generation: Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
Notable People in the Class of 1968
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1968 based on their birth year.
Bill Murray
Comedic Actor
Born 1950 · Class of ~1968
Stevie Wonder
Musical Genius
Born 1950 · Class of ~1968
Jay Leno
Television Host
Born 1950 · Class of ~1968
International Equivalent of Class of 1968
Born in 1950 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1968
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1968
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1968
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1968
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1968
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 1968: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1968 in right now?
The Class of 1968 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1968).
How old is the Class of 1968?
Students in the Class of 1968 were mostly born in 1950 and are turning 76 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1968 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1968 were born in 1950 (those born September–December 1949 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1968 start high school?
The Class of 1968 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1964 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1955.
When does the Class of 1968 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1968 graduates in Spring 1968.
When will the Class of 1968 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1968 graduates college in 1972.
When is the Class of 1968 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1968 is in 1978, 48 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1968?
The Class of 1968, born in 1950, belongs to Baby Boomers (1946–1964).