VanderCook College of Music Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7604 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2045 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1952 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #81 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #32 of 38 | In Chicago |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 94
- Graduates
- 169
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 100% and is among the 23% 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 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Admissions | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 11 | 7 | 4 |
17 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
138 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 18%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 9%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 184 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 17 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 14 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 9 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (2%) |
| Asian | 5 (2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend VanderCook College of Music is $12,436 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 | $12,646 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,767 |
| $48-75K | $8,824 |
| $75-110K | $9,305 |
| $110K+ | $11,543 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,670 | $6,840 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,670 | $6,840 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,670 | $6,840 |
| Fee in-district | $2,130 | $890 |
| Fee in-state | $2,130 | $890 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,130 | $890 |
VanderCook College of Music majors
VanderCook College of Music has granted 10 bachelor's degrees in Music Teacher Education and 47 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 | 10 | 47 |
| Grand Total | 10 | 47 |
VanderCook College of Music has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 50% | 62% |
| |||
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 | 45 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3140 South Federal Street Chicago, Illinois, 60616-3731 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 3122256288 |