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VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 89% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
VanderCook College of Music is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Chicago, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 76 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 89%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
76 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
89% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
89%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,671
Earnings 5yr: $55,898
Debt: $27,000
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$19,780
In-State Tuition$30,910
Out-of-State Tuition$30,910
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
26%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,704
+5% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,863
Completion Signals
67%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
88%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$292/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
54%
Men46%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.
Student Vitals
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$66,917
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