Class of 1979: What Year Were They Born?
Students in the Class of 1979 graduated in Spring 1979, 47 years ago. They were born in 1961 and are turning 65 in 2026.
Age in 2026
65
years old (turning)
Started High School
1975
Fall semester
College Grad
1983
4-year degree
Class of 1979 Reunions
1989
10-Year Reunion
37 years ago
2004
25-Year Reunion
22 years ago
2029
50-Year Reunion
in 3 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1979
Generation: Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
Notable People in the Class of 1979
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1979 based on their birth year.
Barack Obama
44th US President
Born 1961 · Class of ~1979
George Clooney
Actor & Filmmaker
Born 1961 · Class of ~1979
Eddie Murphy
Comedian & Actor
Born 1961 · Class of ~1979
International Equivalent of Class of 1979
Born in 1961 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1979
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1979
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1979
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1979
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1979
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.