Class of 1973: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1973 graduated 53 years ago. They were born in 1955 and are turning 71 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
71
years old (turning)
Started High School
1969
Fall semester
College Grad
1977
4-year degree
Class of 1973: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1973 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 60-year reunion (summer 2033)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1973 Reunions
1983
10-Year Reunion
43 years ago
1998
25-Year Reunion
28 years ago
2023
50-Year Reunion
3 years ago
Academic Journey for the Class of 1973
Class of 1973: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1973, 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 1973
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1973 based on their birth year.
Steve Jobs
Apple Co-founder
Born 1955 · Class of ~1973
Bill Gates
Microsoft Co-founder
Born 1955 · Class of ~1973
Bruce Willis
Action Movie Star
Born 1955 · Class of ~1973
International Equivalent of Class of 1973
Born in 1955 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1973
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1973
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1973
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1973
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1973
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.
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Class of 1973: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1973 in right now?
The Class of 1973 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1973).
How old is the Class of 1973?
Students in the Class of 1973 were mostly born in 1955 and are turning 71 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1973 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1973 were born in 1955 (those born September–December 1954 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1973 start high school?
The Class of 1973 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1969 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1960.
When does the Class of 1973 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1973 graduates in Spring 1973.
When will the Class of 1973 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1973 graduates college in 1977.
When is the Class of 1973 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1973 is in 1983, 43 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1973?
The Class of 1973, born in 1955, belongs to Baby Boomers (1946–1964).