Class of 1980: What Year Were They Born?
Students in the Class of 1980 graduated in Spring 1980, 46 years ago. They were born in 1962 and are turning 64 in 2026.
Age in 2026
64
years old (turning)
Started High School
1976
Fall semester
College Grad
1984
4-year degree
Class of 1980 Reunions
1990
10-Year Reunion
36 years ago
2005
25-Year Reunion
21 years ago
2030
50-Year Reunion
in 4 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1980
Generation: Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
Notable People in the Class of 1980
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1980 based on their birth year.
Tom Cruise
Global Action Star
Born 1962 · Class of ~1980
Jim Carrey
Comedic Actor
Born 1962 · Class of ~1980
Jon Bon Jovi
Rock Star
Born 1962 · Class of ~1980
International Equivalent of Class of 1980
Born in 1962 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1980
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1980
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1980
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1980
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1980
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.