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VanderCook College of Music is a private urban institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 70 undergraduates with a 4:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,863 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,094.
Established
1909
Type
Private music school
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97%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
70Students
4:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$47,863Earnings 10yr
$17,094Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
VanderCook College of Music Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.3%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$30,910
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$38,850
Average Net Price$17,094
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,642
$30–48K$14,418
$48–75K$11,378
$75–110K$15,875
$110K+$29,850
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$17,094
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
5000.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$27,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (3)
Student Body
Undergrads
70
Gender Split
44% / 56%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
Race & Ethnicity
White 43%
Black 9%
Hispanic 33%
Asian 3%
Two+ 10%
Int'l 3%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate46.7%
Freshman Retention66.7%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$45,704
8 Years$45,746
10 Years$47,863
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112High
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Chicagopop. 2.7M
3 mi(5 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
84 mi(146 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
162 mi(281 min)