is 27 references too many for a 3000 word essay

I've got a 3000-word essay due and I've included 27 references, and I cannot tell if that is too many. it is a "critically discuss" essay and it explicitly states I need to reference examples. I really can't tell if that is too much or just right

I used to have about 50-60 references for my 4000-5000 word essays in my final year. I got 1sts in all my assignments. I'd imagine 27 is probably fine. You certainly aren't over doing it!