Overview
Student Population
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Online | vandercook.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Chicago, Illinois, VanderCook College of Music is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 27 prospective students applied, and 23 were granted admission. Of those admitted 16 enrolled in the school. 84 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 62 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $27,120 plus fees of $1,950.
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VCM is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 973/1125 |
| ACT | 13/21 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 |
| Other Fees | $1,950 |
| Room and Board | $7,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,470 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 100% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149639 IPEDS survey data for VanderCook College of Music.
Current students may use the VanderCook College of Music GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.