Class of 1978: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1978 graduated 48 years ago. They were born in 1960 and are turning 66 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
66
years old (turning)
Started High School
1974
Fall semester
College Grad
1982
4-year degree
Class of 1978: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1978 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 50-year reunion (summer 2028)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1978 Reunions
1988
10-Year Reunion
38 years ago
2003
25-Year Reunion
23 years ago
2028
50-Year Reunion
in 2 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1978
Class of 1978: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1978, 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 1978
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1978 based on their birth year.
Antonio Banderas
Actor & Director
Born 1960 · Class of ~1978
Hugh Grant
English Actor
Born 1960 · Class of ~1978
Colin Firth
Academy Award-Winning Actor
Born 1960 · Class of ~1978
International Equivalent of Class of 1978
Born in 1960 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1978
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1978
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1978
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1978
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1978
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 1978: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1978 in right now?
The Class of 1978 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1978).
How old is the Class of 1978?
Students in the Class of 1978 were mostly born in 1960 and are turning 66 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1978 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1978 were born in 1960 (those born September–December 1959 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1978 start high school?
The Class of 1978 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1974 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1965.
When does the Class of 1978 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1978 graduates in Spring 1978.
When will the Class of 1978 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1978 graduates college in 1982.
When is the Class of 1978 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1978 is in 1988, 38 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1978?
The Class of 1978, born in 1960, belongs to Baby Boomers (1946–1964).