VanderCook College of Music Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7619 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2035 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1942 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #80 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #32 of 38 | In Chicago |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 107
- Graduates
- 216
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.vandercook.edu
VanderCook College of Music Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
VanderCook College of Music has an acceptance rate of 89% and is among the 39% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 91% | 92% |
| Applicants | 38 | 23 | 13 |
| Admissions | 34 | 21 | 12 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 15 | 8 | 7 |
21 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
195 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 225 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 12 (4%) |
| Asian | 9 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 8 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend VanderCook College of Music is $21,306 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,308 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,418 |
| $48-75K | $17,968 |
| $75-110K | $20,485 |
| $110K+ | $31,777 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,640 | $7,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,640 | $7,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,640 | $7,200 |
| Fee in-district | $2,270 | $935 |
| Fee in-state | $2,270 | $935 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,270 | $935 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 200 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,008 |
| Room charge | $7,664 |
| Meal charge | $6,344 |
VanderCook College of Music majors
VanderCook College of Music has granted 13 bachelor's degrees in Music Teacher Education and 37 master's in Music Teacher Education. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at VanderCook College of Music.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Music Teacher Education | 13 | 37 |
| Grand Total | 13 | 37 |
VanderCook College of Music has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 57% | 80% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | VCM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Graduate (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 57 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3140 South Federal Street Chicago, Illinois, 60616-3731 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 3122256288 |