Class of 1987: What Year Were They Born?
Students in the Class of 1987 graduated in Spring 1987, 39 years ago. They were born in 1969 and are turning 57 in 2026.
Age in 2026
57
years old (turning)
Started High School
1983
Fall semester
College Grad
1991
4-year degree
Class of 1987 Reunions
1997
10-Year Reunion
29 years ago
2012
25-Year Reunion
14 years ago
2037
50-Year Reunion
in 11 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1987
Generation: Generation X
Generation X
1965–1980
Notable People in the Class of 1987
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1987 based on their birth year.
Jennifer Aniston
Actress (Friends)
Born 1969 · Class of ~1987
Matthew Perry
Actor (Friends)
Born 1969 · Class of ~1987
Jay-Z
Rapper & Entrepreneur
Born 1969 · Class of ~1987
International Equivalent of Class of 1987
Born in 1969 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1987
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1987
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1987
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1987
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1987
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.