{"id":727,"date":"2022-04-20T00:20:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T20:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/?p=727"},"modified":"2022-07-28T14:43:09","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T10:43:09","slug":"how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/","title":{"rendered":"How Old are you When You Graduate College?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>You can expect to be 21 or 22 years old when you graduate college (for a standard bachelor\u2019s degree) if you <\/strong><strong>enroll right after graduating from high school.<\/strong> This is because these courses in the US typically require 4 years of study to complete. However, the age at which someone graduates from college depends on how they manage course workload and the nature of the course itself. Some courses, such as in the fields of architecture and medicine typically take longer. So, for students pursing a degree in these fields, the age at which you graduate would be higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65f5d6d326b10\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #11376d;color:#11376d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #11376d;color:#11376d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65f5d6d326b10\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#How_early_can_you_graduate_college\" title=\"How early can you graduate college?\">How early can you graduate college?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#Can_you_graduate_college_at_18\" title=\"Can you graduate college at 18?\">Can you graduate college at 18?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#Can_I_go_to_college_at_an_older_age\" title=\"Can I go to college at an older age?\">Can I go to college at an older age?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#What_month_do_you_graduate_college\" title=\"What month do you graduate college?\">What month do you graduate college?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#Other_frequently_asked_questions_about_time_in_college\" title=\"Other frequently asked questions about time in college\">Other frequently asked questions about time in college<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#How_many_years_does_it_take_to_finish_college\" title=\"How many years does it take to finish college?\">How many years does it take to finish college?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#Is_it_okay_to_finish_college_in_5_years\" title=\"Is it okay to finish college in 5 years?\">Is it okay to finish college in 5 years?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#Should_I_graduate_college_early\" title=\"Should I graduate college early?\">Should I graduate college early?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#What_happens_if_you_dont_graduate_college_on_time\" title=\"What happens if you don\u2019t graduate college on time?\">What happens if you don\u2019t graduate college on time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-old-are-you-when-you-graduate-college\/#How_long_can_you_stay_in_college\" title=\"How long can you stay in college?\">How long can you stay in college?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_early_can_you_graduate_college\"><\/span>How early can you graduate college?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You could potentially graduate from college (for a 4-year degree) at 19 or 20 years of age. This is usually done by racking up transferable credits.<\/strong> Here are some ways to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Earning advanced placement credits while still in high school<\/li><li>Gaining practical skills and experience through courses from community colleges<\/li><li>Maximizing the credit hours per semester by attending night classes or over the summer<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the answer to how early you can graduate from college depends entirely on your approach and how much workload you are able to manage. However, you should keep in mind that a typical 4-year college degree will consist of 120 credit hours. This means you can expect to take 30 credit hours every year, or 15 credit hours per semester. Many schools will place limits on the maximum credit hours that you can take per semester. You should also ensure to check the credit transfer policies of the college that you are going to attend. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if you have fallen behind coursework are looking for help on <a href=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/how-to-catch-up-on-school-work-fast\/\">how to catch up on school work fast<\/a>, please read through our guide to help you graduate earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most importantly though, when thinking about how fast you can finish university, you should also weigh this against what you might potentially giving up by graduating earlier. There is a wealth of experience and new opportunities to be explored during college life. Your time at university is often a good chance to develop your social skills and network further before you actually enter the corporate world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/College-Graduation-1-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"College Graduation\" class=\"wp-image-730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/College-Graduation-1-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/College-Graduation-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/College-Graduation-1-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/College-Graduation-1.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_graduate_college_at_18\"><\/span>Can you graduate college at 18?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, theoretically, you can graduate college at 18 or even earlier if you start earlier and complete the necessary coursework and requirements. <\/strong>Early entry into university is possible by completing the graduation requirements for high school earlier. More often though, early entry to college is achieved through home-schooling and private testing. Either of these scenarios are likely to be more applicable or suitable for high achieving students with advanced learning and understanding skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a general sense, there isn\u2019t a defined minimum age requirement for most colleges in the US. This means that the earlier you start college, the earlier you would graduate with a degree. However, we do remind once again that you should consider the possible life experiences you might be giving up by trying to graduate much earlier than peers of your own age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_go_to_college_at_an_older_age\"><\/span>Can I go to college at an older age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there is no shame in deciding to go to college even if you are older. Choosing to delay going to college could even have advantages. If you are older when joining university, you would have a better idea of what you want to do with your life. Compared to someone who just went to university right after high school, you would be more aware of your passion and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the reason why the concept of taking a \u2018gap year\u2019 between high school and college is very popular. By getting some much-needed exposure to world around you, you will be able to give more thought to which college program would be most suitable for you. You would also have a stronger sense of responsibility to do well with your coursework and get the most out of the investment needed to obtain a degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_month_do_you_graduate_college\"><\/span>What month do you graduate college?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can expect to graduate college either towards the end of May or start of June or at the end of December as these are the typical months in which semesters in the US end.<\/strong> Hence, depending on the number of credits you have accumulated, you may either graduate at the end of the spring semester, or the fall semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_frequently_asked_questions_about_time_in_college\"><\/span>Other frequently asked questions about time in college<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Photo-by-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.com@aronvisualsutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm_contentcreditCopyTextAron-Visualsa-on-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.comsphotoshourglassutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Time in college and university\" class=\"wp-image-729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Photo-by-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.com@aronvisualsutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm_contentcreditCopyTextAron-Visualsa-on-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.comsphotoshourglassutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Photo-by-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.com@aronvisualsutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm_contentcreditCopyTextAron-Visualsa-on-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.comsphotoshourglassutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Photo-by-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.com@aronvisualsutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm_contentcreditCopyTextAron-Visualsa-on-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.comsphotoshourglassutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gradmode.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Photo-by-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.com@aronvisualsutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm_contentcreditCopyTextAron-Visualsa-on-a-hrefhttpsunsplash.comsphotoshourglassutm_sourceunsplashutm_mediumreferralutm-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_years_does_it_take_to_finish_college\"><\/span>How many years does it take to finish college?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On average, it takes about 4 years to finish college. The degree courses in some fields like architecture or medicine can take longer to complete. For example, a bachelor\u2019s degree in architecture typically takes 5 years. Similarly, a standard medical degree takes 5 years as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_finish_college_in_5_years\"><\/span>Is it okay to finish college in 5 years?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is okay to finish college in 5 years or more. You do not necessarily have to finish college in 4 years, although this is the standard timeframe. Not everyone graduates at the same pace and according to recent statistics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2014\/12\/02\/education\/most-college-students-dont-earn-degree-in-4-years-study-finds.html?_r=1\">only 19% of students at graduates<\/a> within the standard 4 years. Even the top universities with higher graduation rates only see 36% of the students graduating within this standard timeframe. So, taking 5 years or more to graduate is not bad, even for grad school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_graduate_college_early\"><\/span>Should I graduate college early?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduating early can often save students money and allow them to enter the corporate world sooner. On the flip side, it may deprive of you some valuable life experiences. As with everything, there are pros and cons that you need to weigh up before taking the decision to try and graduate early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting with the advantages, saving on tuition fees is the biggest reason for graduating earlier. The longer you stay in college, the more money you would potentially be spending. This is due to recurring annual costs, especially if you are staying in the university dorms. However, the number of academic credits a programme may also determines tuition fees for the degree. Hence, at some universities, tuition fees might not differ by much for graduating earlier. On the other hand, most universities go by a credit system where you need to complete the required number of credits to graduate. These can also affect the financial implications of staying longer or shorter in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for the drawbacks, graduating at a different pace than your peers means that you won\u2019t have much of an overlap in modules with other students. Another issue with graduating earlier is that you may be taking on additional workload and mental stress than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_dont_graduate_college_on_time\"><\/span>What happens if you don\u2019t graduate college on time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no issue if you don\u2019t graduate college \u2018on time\u2019. In fact, we could even say that there is no specific reason to define a specific number of years as the maximum for \u2018on time\u2019 graduation. As we have explained in other points in this article, staying longer or shorter in college is a subjective question with pros and cons on each side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_stay_in_college\"><\/span>How long can you stay in college?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is usually no maximum limit imposed by colleges to complete their courses. In other words, you can stay at college indefinitely as long as you keep with the tuition and housing costs. However, some colleges do have a minimum number of credits to be completed every year. In any case, it is unnecessary to stay in college for longer than you need to. Unless you have a valid reason, it is going to be more beneficial to graduate college in 4 years or just slightly more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can expect to be 21 or 22 years old when you graduate college (for a standard bachelor\u2019s degree) if you enroll right after graduating from high school. This is because these courses in the US typically require 4 years of study to complete. 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