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VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$30,910
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,910
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,500
Avg Off-Campus Living
$7,500
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$47,410
Net price (after aid)$17,094
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$18,642
$30k – $48k$14,418
$48k – $75k$11,378
$75k – $110k$15,875
$110k+$29,850
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$47,863
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.8×Graduates earn about 1.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants28%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans50%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
47%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$30.9k
Net price
$17.1k
Pell
28%
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$47.9k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
EducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesEngineeringCommunicationsAgricultureBusinessLaw & Criminal JusticeSocial Sciences
Programs (19)
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Natural Sciences
MathematicsEnvironmental SciencePhysics
Engineering
Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
773 - 1036
ACT range
15 - 23
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About VanderCook College of Music
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- Where is VanderCook College of Music located?
- VanderCook College of Music is located in Chicago, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is VanderCook College of Music?
- VanderCook College of Music is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at VanderCook College of Music?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at VanderCook College of Music is approximately 97%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at VanderCook College of Music?
- VanderCook College of Music's published in-state tuition is approximately $30,910 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend VanderCook College of Music?
- VanderCook College of Music reports total enrollment of approximately 311 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about VanderCook College of Music?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with VanderCook College of Music.
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