Total Enrollment 403
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

VanderCook College of Music

http://www.vandercook.edu
3140 S. Federal St., Chicago, Illinois 60616-3731
(312) 225-6288

The mission of VanderCook College of Music is to enrich the lives of present and future generations through the preparation of teachers in instrumental, choral, and general music disciplines. Our broad-based curriculum is designed to prepare teachers with strong character, skill in the process of teaching, and respect for the essential role of music in our culture.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At VanderCook College of Music, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 59.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,186), and 56% receive loans ($6,055 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,940. Off campus it is around $7,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending VanderCook College of Music is $23,278 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 54 people applied to VanderCook College of Music. Of the applicants, 85.0% were admitted (76.0% male & 100.0% female ) and 67.0% accepted (60.0% male and 76.0% female)

Of the 175 undergraduate students at VanderCook College of Music, 23.0% are part-time. A majority (74.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 91.0% of the 228 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     65.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     94.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     32.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     63.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline # Dates for 2010-2011 * October 11, 2010 * November 15, 2010 * February 14, 2011 * February 28, 2011 * March 21, 2011
Admissions Office Phone 312.225.6288 x230
Admissions Office Email admissions@vandercook.edu
Admissions Office Address VanderCook College of Music Admissions 3140 South Federal Street Chicago, Illinois 60616-3731
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.vandercook.edu/about/information/accreditation.asp
Admissions Website http://www.vandercook.edu/prospective/
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to VanderCook College of Music, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
VanderCook College of Music SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 430
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 670
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 27
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
VanderCook College of Music Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Education 21 89
Music Teacher Education 21 89
 
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