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VanderCook College of Music

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About VanderCook College of Music

VanderCook College of Music is a private music school in Chicago, Illinois. It is the only college in the United States specializing solely in the training of music educators. Students may pursue bachelor's and master's degrees. The college is located in a Mies van der Rohe building on the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). VanderCook is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the National Association of Schools of Music.

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89%

Acceptance

$19,780

Net price

76

Enrollment

67%

Grad rate

Report Card

B+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

89%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,780

Average net price

$30,910

In-state tuition

$30,910

Out-of-state tuition

$14,008

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$44,613

Total cost of attendance

26%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$16,308
$48–75K
$17,968
$75–110K
$20,485
$110K+
$31,777

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$47,863

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,704

Median earnings (6 yrs)

67%

Graduation rate

88%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,984

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

76

Total enrollment

5%

Part-time

20

Avg. age at entry

First-generation

Gender balance

46% women
54% men

Race & ethnicity

White
42%
Hispanic
37%
Black
8%
Two or more races
7%
Asian
3%

VanderCook College of Music FAQ

Is VanderCook College of Music a public or private school?

VanderCook College of Music is a private nonprofit institution located in Chicago, IL.

What is the acceptance rate at VanderCook College of Music?

VanderCook College of Music has an acceptance rate of 89%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does VanderCook College of Music cost?

The average annual net price at VanderCook College of Music is $19,780 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $30,910.

What is the graduation rate at VanderCook College of Music?

About 67% of students at VanderCook College of Music complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do VanderCook College of Music graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, VanderCook College of Music students earn a median of $47,863 per year.

How many students attend VanderCook College of Music?

VanderCook College of Music enrolls about 76 students.

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