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VanderCook College of Music

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 4 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, VanderCook College of Music is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that VanderCook College of Music is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

VanderCook College of Music is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 4-to-1, VanderCook College of Music emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 73% at VanderCook College of Music suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,800

Cost of attendance at VanderCook College of Music in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,800

Cost of attendance at VanderCook College of Music in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at VanderCook College of Music received on average $15,183 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$15,183
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1 9% $1,188 $1,188
Other Federal Grant 7 64% $384 $2,688
State Grant/Scholarships 3 27% $5,108 $15,324
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 11 100% $13,545 $149,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 11 100% $15,183 $167,012

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of VanderCook College of Music students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of VanderCook College of Music students is 65.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.3%.

65.0%

  • African American 100.0% 2 students
  • white 66.7% 8 students

Service Offerings

VanderCook College of Music provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

VanderCook College of Music offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

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