VanderCook College of Music

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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VanderCook College of Music reported a 97.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. VanderCook College of Music is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chicago, IL. The historical average net price is $19,780 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

97.3%

37 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,780

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

58.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

88.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

76

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at VanderCook College of Music, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,308
$30,001 – $48,000$24,432
$48,001 – $75,000$17,968
$75,001 – $110,000$20,485
$110,000+$31,777

Top Majors at VanderCook College of Music

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education13

Financial Aid at VanderCook College of Music

About VanderCook College of Music

Official website: https://www.vandercook.edu/

Admissions: https://www.vandercook.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About VanderCook College of Music

What is the acceptance rate at VanderCook College of Music?

VanderCook College of Music reported a 97% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 37. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into VanderCook College of Music?

The historical 97% acceptance rate suggests VanderCook College of Music was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend VanderCook College of Music?

The stored historical average net price at VanderCook College of Music is $19,780 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $22,249 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at VanderCook College of Music?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for VanderCook College of Music is 59%. its stored first-year retention rate is 88%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is VanderCook College of Music test-optional?

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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