Trying to shop for graduation gifts for girls and find something they will actually like and use can be tricky! I get it! I was facing this problem just a few years ago. So today I will tell y'all about 15 Unique Graduation Gift Ideas For High School Girls that they will actually use and love, all under $25!
Hey, y'all! My name is Isabella, and I’m a college student learning how to navigate adulthood right alongside you! Today I will help you find the best graduation gifts for girls in high school all under $25!
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1. Tissue Box Cover
I got 2 of these for my high school graduation, and I absolutely love them! I currently use one in my room at home and one in my dorm room. This is the perfect graduation gift because it is something your high school grad would probably never think to buy for themselves.
This is the best gift for the girl who will love to decorate her dorm room! And the best part, it's only $7.99.
I have linked the exact one I have, which I love because it is simple and clean-looking. There are also numerous colorful options and styles out there that your grad will love! You can also find monogrammed tissue box covers on Etsy.
2. Car clothing hanging rod
This seems kind of random but this is genuinely the most functional and practical graduation gift I received. I used it on college move-in day, I use it every time I go home for break, and all of the time in between!
Again, this is one of the best graduation gifts for girls because it is something they will never think to buy for themselves, but it will make their lives so much easier.
I have linked a clothes hanging rod through the button below, which is priced at only $17.99.
3. monogrammed umbrella
This is another one of my favorite graduation gifts that I received. I literally used it early today on my walk to class because it was pouring outside!
If you haven't caught onto the theme, one of the things that makes these items unique and excellent graduation gift ideas is that they are all items your grad would never think to buy for themselves.
Of course, you can give your grad an umbrella, and it does not have to be monogrammed, but I love monograms, and it keeps others from "accidentally" picking up your umbrella.
4. "oh the Places You’ll go" book by Dr. Seuss
This is one of the most adorable sentimental graduation gift ideas I have ever heard of. Dr. Seuss has a specific version of the book "Oh The Places You'll Go" which is called the "Graduation Version" which means that it has a pocket in the back to store notes from teachers or family.
I guarantee this would be the most thoughtful and cherished gift idea if you had a handwritten note from each family member placed inside the back of the book. Or you could even just get tehacers and family to jot down a little note inside the cover.
This book is only $3.90 and will by far be the most cherished gift your grad receives.
5. Acrylic picture frame
I truly loved this gift because it can get costly to buy a bunch of new picture frames to help decorate your dorm, and if they're anything like me, they will definitely be focused on making her dorm look cute!
Consider putting a picture of you and the grad in it! You could also do a picture of them and their graduating class or with friends.
These are adorable decor and are a practical gift. I have linked an option for $9.99.
6. Mini sewing kit
A mini sewing kit is so helpful to have at college and is one of the easiest things to forget about because you most likely won't need it...until you need it in a pinch!
A mini option is ideal for storing in a tiny dorm room. This is a practical graduation gift for her!
I have linked an option below which is only $6.99.
7. a tile tracker
In college, you will always be on the move, and sometimes it is hard to keep up with your things, whether that is your keys, backpack, or headphones. This tracker will help keep your grad organized.
I have attached the link below to shop this tile for $19.99.
I once had to backtrack my steps all over campus for about an hour one day when I lost my keys right as I was trying to leave to go home, only to have my friend text me they were in her room the whole time. it's safe to say the $19.99 is worth it to save time and avoid scenarios like this!
8. travel first aid kit
This is one of the perfect practical graduation gifts for girls! It is affordable, functional, and of course will help keep the soon to be college student healthy.
It is only $12.99 and is an excellent gift to make sure your graduate stays safe and prepared for any situation!
9. monogrammed luggage tag
Functional, affordable, and so stinkin' cute!
I received one of these for my high school graduation and genuinely love it. Again, this is something I would never think to buy for myself or ask for as a gift, making it so much sweeter to receive! Available for $19.99.
With college often comes lots of traveling, so this is a practical and preppy graduation gift for her.
10. monogrammed acrylic catchall tray
A little hack with these is buying the plain acrylic tray from Amazon and then taking it to a local monogram store to get it customized. This provides a more customizable way to do it. You can also order the tray from Amazon and then order a custom stick-on monogram to stick onto the tray yourself.
Those are two cost-effective ways to do it yourself. However, you can also find many options to purchase on Etsy, Amazon, and numerous small boutiques. The one I have linked is available on Hope & Joy for $24.
This provides functional room decor for any grad, and in my opinion, that's the best decor!
11. tool Kit (& why not make it pink?)
I received this for my graduation and have used it for multiple years! This is very helpful just to be able to throw in the car for move-in day and not have to worry about bringing all of the simple tools included in this kit.
What I love about this kit is its compactness, which makes it great for storing in a tiny dorm room, and how it has the perfect supplies that any grad may need when going to college.
This tool kit is only $17.99!
12. college themed purse strap
In the South, everyone uses these on gamedays. This is an excellent graduation gift idea because it can so easily be adapted to any college.
These are available on Amazon, Etsy, and many small local boutiques.
13. travel coffee mug
I didn't think about this coming to college and quickly regretted not having more.
This makes it one of the perfect graduation gifts for girls because it is so cute and affordable. This cup comes in so many different color options and is the perfect functional gift.
14. monogrammed move-in Ikea bags
These move-in bags are so incredibly useful for college move-in.
I received 2 of these for my high school graduation with my monogram on the bottom right corner. I absolutely loved this gift idea because it is practical and so cute!
15. Just about anything monogrammed!
Just about anything monogrammed makes a great gift! These are monogrammed gifts my friends and I received and love: trays, trashcan, towels, hair turban, robes, cups and travel mugs, pillowcases, and more!
The monogram adds a personal touch and thoughtfulness, but keep it simple with monogram color and font unless you know exactly what your grad would want.
I hope this article helped you find the most unique and practical graduation gifts for girls that any grad will love! If you can't tell, I love a good monogram, but of course, all of these items can be gifted without the monogram. If you liked this post, I bet you would like 28 Insanely Good Dorm Room Essentials You Have To Have. Happy shopping!
With Love,
Isabella XO
