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https://www.vandercook.edu/Feature | Note |
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Main telephone | 312-225-6288 |
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Public or private | Private |
Type of school | University |
Date founded | 1909 |
Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's |
School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
Campus size | 1 acre |
County | Cook |
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Number of full time, freshmen men | 7 |
Number of full time, freshmen women | 5 |
Total number of full time freshmen | 12 |
Number of full time, undergraduate men | 24 |
Number of full time, undergraduate women | 38 |
Total number of full time undergraduates | 62 |
Number of part time, undergraduate men | 24 |
Number of part time, undergraduate women | 4 |
Total number of part time undergraduates | 28 |
Total number of undergraduate males | 48 |
Total number of undergraduate females | 42 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 90 |
Number of male graduate students | 71 |
Number of female graduate students | 69 |
Total number of graduate students | 140 |
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 119 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 111 |
Total enrollment | 230 |
Asian | 4% |
Black | 14% |
Hispanic | 26% |
White | 43% |
Race/ethnicity unknown | Less than 1% |
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
Percentage of students from out of state | 21% |
Number of states and territories represented | 9 |
Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
Number of countries represented | 1 |
Percentage of students 25 or older | 10% |
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Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
Full time costs are based on x units per year | 33 credits |
In-state tuition | $28,640 |
Out-of-state tuition | $28,640 |
Fees | $2,270 |
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,340 |
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
School employees and their children | Yes |
Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 33 credits per year.) |
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Financial aid contact person | Sirena Covington |
Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
Financial aid contact e-mail | |
Financial aid phone | 312-788-1146 |
Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $21,073 |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
Loan | $6,125 |
Scholarship or grant | $21,922 |
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $57,941 |
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
Loan | $4,849 |
Scholarship or grant | $12,691 |
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 20 |
Number of freshmen who received aid | 11 |
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 73 |
Number of undergraduates who received aid | 51 |
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 91% |
Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $46,917 |
Loans | |
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
Need-based scholarships and grants | |
Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
United Negro College Fund | Yes |
Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
Student employment | |
Work study | Yes |
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.) |
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Admissions contact person | Cindy Tovar |
Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions and Alumni Relations |
Admissions contact e-mail | |
Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
Number of male applicants | 11 |
Number of male applicants accepted | 11 |
Number of female applicants | 11 |
Number of female applicants accepted | 11 |
Total number of applicants | 22 |
Total number of applicants accepted | 22 |
High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
Fall* application deadline | March 1 |
Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
Online application available | Find more information on this website |
Application fee | $35 |
Submit these items: | |
High school GPA (minimum) | 3.0 |
High school GPA | Recommended, but not required |
High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
Interview | Required for all students |
Letters of recommendation (#) | 3 |
Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
Other application materials | Audition on the applicant's primary instrument or voice |
Other application materials | Required for all students |
Recommended exams | SAT or ACT |
High school GPA | Very important |
Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
Standardized test scores | Very important |
High school class rank | Considered |
Recommendations | Very important |
Application essay | Very important |
Character/personal qualities | Very important |
Interview | Very important |
Talent or ability | Very important |
Extracurricular activities | Important |
Level of applicant's interest | Important |
Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
Work experience | Not considered |
Related to a school graduate | Important |
First generation college student | Considered |
Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
Age limit on courses to be transferred | 10 years |
SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
600 - 699 | 100% |
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score | 640 |
SAT math | |
500 - 599 | 100% |
Average SAT math score | 530 |
ACT score | |
18 - 23 | 67% |
24 - 29 | 33% |
Average ACT score | 22 |
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.43 |
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 80% |
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
In four years or less | 57% |
Letters of recommendation | 3, required for all students |
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Bachelor's | Yes |
Master's | Yes |
Academic calendar | Semesters |
Number of faculty on campus | 53 |
Student faculty ratio | 4:1 |
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 136.5 semester hours |
All students must meet: | |
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
Senior project requirement | For all students |
Advanced Placement | Yes |
International Baccalaureate | Yes |
Computers on campus for student use | Yes (14) |
Computer lab available to students | Yes |
Main library name | Harry Ruppel Memorial Library |
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Newspaper | Yes |
Radio station | Yes |
National or local fraternities | Yes |
National or local sororities | Yes |
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 4 |
Largest clubs and organizations on campus | NAfME (National Association for Music Education), ACDA (American Choral Directors Association), NBA (National Band Association), ASTA (American String Teachers Association) |
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Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
Housing availability for single graduate students | First come, first served |
Housing availability for married graduate students | First come, first served |
Housing application deadline | June 1 |
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Remedial education courses | Yes |
Health clinic | Yes |
Psychological counseling | Yes |
Orientation | Yes |
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
Late night transport service | Yes |
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Grad admissions contact person | LeeAnn Meyer |
Grad admissions contact title | Director of Admissions and Retention |
Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
Number of full time, male graduate students | 58 |
Number of full time, female graduate students | 57 |
Total number of full time graduate students | 115 |
Number of part time, male graduate students | 13 |
Number of part time, female graduate students | 12 |
Total number of part time graduate students | 25 |
Total number of male graduate students | 71 |
Total number of female graduate students | 69 |
Total number of graduate students | 140 |
Number of undergraduate men | 48 |
Number of undergraduate women | 42 |
Total number of undergraduate students | 90 |
Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 119 |
Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 111 |
Total enrollment | 230 |
Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
In-state tuition* | $6,840 |
Out-of-state tuition* | $6,840 |
Fees | $890 |
* Tuition may vary by program | |
Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |