Typical age range in college

Hey, just a quick question. What's the typical age range for people in college? I'm a little older than my classmates in high school and I'm curious about what to expect in college. Thanks in advance!

Hello! College students typically fall into various age categories with different proportions in each. Traditional college students, fresh out of high school, start their undergraduate studies around the age of 18. These students typically graduate around the age of 22. This age group tends to make up a large percentage of the student body at many institutions, particularly at residential colleges.

However, it's important to note that there's also an increasing number of non-traditional students who start or return to college later. This includes adults deciding to further their education, students who took a gap year (or more), and students who are coming back to school after some time in the workforce or military service. Their ages can vary widely, from mid-20s to 40s, 50s and above. This is common especially in community colleges and online programs, but you'll find a mix of ages in 4-year colleges and universities too.

In short, while you might be a bit older than some of your peers, it's likely you won't be alone. There's quite a bit of diversity in terms of age in college as more and more people take different paths to higher education. It's a rich aspect of the college experience and is often a valuable source of varied perspectives in classes and campus life.