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VanderCook College of Music

VCM

Chicago, Illinois 60616-3731

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Close-knit campus — excellent value

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
97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
70Students
4:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$47,863Earnings 10yr
$17,094Net Price

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

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

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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