Chicago, IL

VanderCook College of Music

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
VanderCook College of Music is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chicago, IL.
It is classified as Other special-focus institution by Carnegie Classification.
VanderCook College of Music is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

89% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 38 applied, 34 accepted, and 15 enrolled in VanderCook College of Music.
8 men and 7 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $30,910 for undergraduate programs and $8,135 for graduate programs.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at VanderCook College of Music.

Financial Aid

68 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $20,040.
For freshmen, 12 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $22,249.

Student Population

A total of 323 students enrolled VanderCook College of Music in 2025.
By gender, 152 men and 171 women students are enrolled.
There are 107 undergraduate and 216 graduate students.

4 Major Programs

  • 1 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of VanderCook College of Music is 67%.
The retention rate is 88% for full-time and 88% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
88%
Students to Faculty Ratio
5 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 100 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for VanderCook College of Music and the average faculty salary is $62,504. The studetns to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
There are 117 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $51,980.
Number of Faculties
100
Average Faculty Salary
$62,504
Number of Staffs
117
Average Staff Salary
$51,980

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Placement services
  • Libraries