Most Common Age for College Graduation?

A bit overwhelmed with all the college planning, so I'm just trying to map out my timeline. What age do most students graduate from college?

The traditional college timeline in the United States is to begin your undergraduate studies immediately following high school graduation, around the age of 18, and to graduate in 4 years. If you were to follow this schedule, you would typically graduate at around the age of 22.

However, everyone's path is unique. Some students choose to take a gap year before college, pushing their graduation to around age 23. Furthermore, some degree programs might take longer than four years to complete. Many students work part-time or take fewer classes each semester to balance commitments, which can extend their time in college.

Additionally, a significant number of people attend college as "non-traditional students," meaning they return to college later in life, perhaps after military service, starting a family, or spending time in the workforce. Therefore, there's no "one size fits all" answer to this question. It all depends on your circumstances and choices.