42 Best Graduation Gift Ideas for the Class of 2023

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

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April 11, 2023

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.

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