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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

17:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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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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 64.0% $384
State/local grants 27.0% $5,108
Institutional grants 100.0% $13,545
Loans 55.0% $7,167

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$. per year

Books & Supplies

$1,200 per year

Personal Expenses

$. per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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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 26
  • Accepted 26
  • Attend 20

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
54%
Male Students
46%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian69.84%
  2. Hispanic/Latino12.3%
  3. Black6.75%
  4. Asian3.97%
  5. Not Specified3.97%
  6. Two Or More Ethnicities3.17%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,146

Undergraduate students

92

Graduate students

1,054

Full Time Students
36%
Part Time Students
64%

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

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Wrestling
    • Basketball
    • Track and Field, Outdoor
    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Track and Field, Outdoor
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