VanderCook College of Music

3140 South Federal Street
Chicago, IL 60616

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https://www.vandercook.edu/
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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 Email
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 Email
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 Email
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.)
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