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VanderCook College of Music

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

VanderCook College of Music

3140 South Federal Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616

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Phone

(312) 225-6288

Website
www.vandercook.edu/

Mission Statement

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.

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Mission Statement

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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.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$29,800

Out of state

$29,800
Graduate

In state

$7,730

Out of state

$7,730

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 100.0% $6,252
State/local grants 20.0% $6,286
Institutional grants 100.0% $20,375
Loans 70.0% $6,742

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$1,200 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

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Applying for financial Aid

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Music Teacher Education
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Music Teacher Education
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
100.0%
  • Apply 22
  • Accepted 22
  • Attend 11

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$35
Graduate
$50

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not applicable

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
57%
Male Students
43%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian69.96%
  2. Hispanic/Latino10.65%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities8.75%
  4. Black6.46%
  5. Not Specified2.28%
  6. Asian1.9%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

969

Undergraduate students

95

Graduate students

874

Full Time Students
30%
Part Time Students
70%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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