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VanderCook College of Music

VanderCook College of Music is a small, private institution located in Chicago, il. Founded in 1909, VanderCook College of Music offers undergraduate degrees in 3 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 67 undergraduates
cost $29,800 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into VanderCook College of Music? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 100.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.43
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! VanderCook College of Music is known for one of its top majors: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Their student-faculty ratio is 4:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
4 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $29,800
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $31,000
Average financial aid package $57,941
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Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,800
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $31,000
Average financial aid package $57,941
Estimated cost -$26,941 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? VanderCook College of Music has a total undergraduate enrollment of 67, with gender binary students split 45% male and 55% female.

Total enrollment

263

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
12%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
72%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

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Campus info

map 3140 South Federal Street, Chicago, IL 60616-3731
phone 312-225-6288
address www.vandercook.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Nafme (national association for music education)

Acda (american choral directors association)

Nba (national band association)

Asta (american string teachers association)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about VanderCook College of Music to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is VanderCook College of Music?

VanderCook College of Music is located in Chicago, il.

What is the acceptance rate at VanderCook College of Music? 

The acceptance rate for VanderCook College of Music is 100%.

What’s the average GPA for VanderCook College of Music?

The average high school GPA for VanderCook College of Music students was 3.43.

How much does it cost for 4 years at VanderCook College of Music?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at VanderCook College of Music including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $147,900.

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