42 Best Graduation Gift Ideas for the Class of 2024

From keepsake boxes to single-serve coffeemakers and luxury sheet sets, we've found the best graduation gifts under $100.

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Updated on April 09, 2024

They've finished their exams, cleared out their lockers and dorms, made plans for what comes next and are now eagerly waiting to cross the stage and accept their diplomas. Yep, it's official: Your favorite high school and college students are graduating!

Before you write one of many checks they'll receive in celebration, though, consider this. The most memorable graduation gifts are often a little personal or something practical for their next chapter. When you're ready to shop, here are the 42 best graduation gift ideas for high school seniors, college grads and graduate students that will stand out in a stack of to-be-expected envelopes. Best of all? Everything's under $100.

Best Sentimental Graduation Gift Ideas

Best Graduation Celebration Gift Boxes

$59.99
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Best Relaxing Graduation Gift Ideas

Best Practical Graduation Gift Ideas

$149.99 $79.99
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Best Tech Graduation Gift Ideas

$29.99
Photo Courtesy Amazon

Best Travel Graduation Gift Ideas

From $49.50
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