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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at VanderCook College of Music was $20,855. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at VanderCook College of Music

VanderCook College of Music net price calculator

$20,855

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $22,640
Below is the net price of VanderCook College of Music for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $20,855 $4,909 (19%) $21,108 $18,150
2021 $25,764 $4,401 (21%) $21,959 $26,756 $32,020 $31,084 $24,084
2020 $21,363 $1,511 (7%) $17,808 $16,150 $22,147 $19,395 $27,397
2019 $22,874 $2,414 (10%) $17,796 $19,162 $24,979 $28,558 $26,235
2018 $25,288 $1,648 (7%) $25,616 $26,312 $32,302 $32,675
2017 $23,640 $1,321 (6%) $22,479 $15,199 $27,179 $28,877 $26,734
2016 $22,319 $159 $21,681 $20,582 $17,914 $20,653 $21,719
2015 $22,160 $4,501 (17%) $20,026 $21,302 $20,624 $26,294 $24,168
2014 $26,661 -- $25,346 $19,177 $22,674 $28,327 $30,423

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of VanderCook College of Music's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $42,600 No change $29,800 $11,600 $1,200
2021 $42,600 $730 (2%) $29,800 $11,600 $1,200
2020 $41,870 $313 $29,070 $11,600 $1,200
2019 $42,183 No change $28,434 $11,849 $1,900
2018 $42,183 $1,809 (4%) $28,434 $11,849 $1,900
2017 $40,374 $880 (2%) $27,180 $11,294 $1,900
2016 $39,494 $955 (2%) $26,300 $11,294 $1,900
2015 $38,539 $1,700 (5%) $25,690 $10,949 $1,900
2014 $36,839 $121 $24,890 $10,049 $1,900
2013 $36,960 -- $24,116 $10,944 $1,900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
VanderCook College of Music estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, VanderCook College of Music estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,100
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $4,100
How much is VanderCook College of Music application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
VanderCook College of Music offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

VanderCook College of Music cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $1,168 $570
For out-of-state students $1,168 $570

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by VanderCook College of Music during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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