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VanderCook College of Music Teaching Programs

VanderCook College of Music is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, IL. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is VanderCook College of Music?

Contact details for VanderCook College of Music are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3140 South Federal Street, Chicago, IL 60616-3731
Phone:	3122256288
Website:	www.vandercook.edu/
Admissions:	www.vandercook.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.vandercook.edu/financial-aid-resources/what-is-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into VanderCook College of Music?

You can apply to VanderCook College of Music online at: https://app.getacceptd.com/vandercook

VanderCook College of Music is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for VanderCook College of Music

Here’s what VanderCook College of Music looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into VanderCook College of Music?

VanderCook College of Music has an acceptance rate of 90%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 44% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at VanderCook College of Music vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	23	21	91%
Women	13	12	92%

Can I Afford VanderCook College of Music?

The average net price after aid at VanderCook College of Music is $17,094. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$28,640
In-State Fees	$2,270
Out-of-State Tuition	$28,640
Out-of-State Fees	$2,270
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$30,910
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$30,910

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 17% of students at VanderCook College of Music receive some form of financial aid (17 students).

About 66% of students at VanderCook College of Music receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,140 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,397.

Student Loan Debt

42% of VanderCook College of Music undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,964 per year.

VanderCook College of Music Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 922 students enrolled at VanderCook College of Music, including 70 undergraduate and 241 graduate students. VanderCook College of Music is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions.

Gender Diversity

Of the 70 undergraduate students at VanderCook College of Music, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of VanderCook College of Music undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	4
Hispanic	22
White	29
Two or More Races	3
Non-Resident	5

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at VanderCook College of Music break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	11
Florida	1
Texas	1
Wisconsin	1

Additionally, approximately 7.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

VanderCook College of Music Graduate Student Diversity

241 of VanderCook College of Music’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at VanderCook College of Music, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of VanderCook College of Music graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	5
Hispanic	14
White	200
Two or More Races	2
Non-Resident	7

Online Learning at VanderCook College of Music

VanderCook College of Music provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

14 undergraduate students at VanderCook College of Music took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 7 students took at least one online class and 195 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at VanderCook College of Music

The following teaching degree programs are offered by VanderCook College of Music, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	13	37	—	50

Academic Programs at VanderCook College of Music

VanderCook College of Music offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

VanderCook College of Music maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.