VanderCook College of Music

Tuition & Fees

^$29,070

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

500-599

100%

500-599

100%

500-599

50%

400-499

25%

300-399

25%

composite english math

30-36

21%

24-29

21%

18-23

58%

30-36

24-29

36%

18-23

50%

12-17

30-36

14%

24-29

29%

18-23

57%

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undergraduateRatios

56^%

male

44^%

female

teacher

students

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100^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	38
Declined	+
Total Received	38

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Private (nonprofit)

122

undergraduate students

140

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

The 50 Smallest Colleges in the United States

The Experts' Choice: Fine Music Programs

Colleges With the Smallest Student-Faculty Ratios

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Codes

SAT	1872
ACT	1156

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School Facts

VanderCook College of Music, founded in 1909, is a private, not-for-profit college specializing in music teacher preparation. Its two-acre campus is located three miles south of downtown Chicago, IL.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment	262
Established in	1909
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by	• HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)

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Chicago, IL

Two-acre, urban campus in Chicago (population: 2,716,450). Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to bus and train stations. Public transportation serves campus.

VanderCook College of Music
3140 South Federal Street
Chicago, IL 60616

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
yes: Students may have cars on campus

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 0%
Top 1/4: 0%
Top 1/2: 100%

Bottom 1/2: 0%
Bottom 1/4: 0%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

500-599

100%

500-599

100%

500-599

50%

400-499

25%

300-399

25%

composite english math

30-36

21%

24-29

21%

18-23

58%

30-36

24-29

36%

18-23

50%

12-17

30-36

14%

24-29

29%

18-23

57%

Admissions Facts

Application fee	$35
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline	April 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Required
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT Subject Tests Recommended SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

100^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	38
Declined	+
Total Received	38

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Particular talent/ability

Important

Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Interview
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Secondary school record
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

LeeAnn Meyer
Director of Admissions and Retention
P: 312 788-1120
F: 312 225-5211
admissions@vandercook.edu

Financial Aid

^$15,524

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$30,970
Tuition	$27,120
Additional fees	$1,950
Books & supplies	$1,900
Average Financial Aid	- $15,524
Total with Avg. Aid	$15,446

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$318,576
Federal	$170,079
State	$131,747
Institutional	$16,750
Other external

Non-need-based

Total	$747,303
Federal	$32,500
State	$15,000
Institutional	$673,650
Other external	$26,153

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 312 788-1137
F: 312 225-5211
financialaidstaff@vandercook.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Sirena Covington
Director of Financial Aid
scovington@vandercook.edu

Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Music Education
Music Education/Instrumental
Music Education/Vocal

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Programs Offered

Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

Education

262

total students

77^%

in-state

23^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

47^%

122
students

Female
44^%
54

Male
56^%
68

53^%

140
students

Female
54^%
75

Male
46^%
65

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

72^%

88
students

Female
47^%
41

Male
53^%
47

28^%

34
students

Female
39^%
13

Male
61^%
21

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Student Break-down

2%: Nonresident aliens
2%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
18%: Hispanic/Latino
43%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

100^%

Transfer applicants accepted

60^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript	Required of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Not Required/Recommended
Interview	Required of All
Standardized test scores	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Required of All

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Not Reported

Remedial services offered

Math
Other
Reading
Writing

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Interview training
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

Other
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Not Reported

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	2
Countries most often represented	China Italy
Special services offered for international applicants

International Student Contact

LeeAnn Meyer
Director of Admissions and Retention
312 788-1120
admissions@vandercook.edu

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VanderCook College of Music

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Chicago, IL

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Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Financial Aid

Average financial aid

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total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

122students

140students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88students

34students

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Transfer Requirements

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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122
students

140
students

88
students

34
students