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VanderCook College of Music - Chicago,Illinois

93%

Acceptance Rate

$14,694

Avg.Financial Aid

001778

FAFSA Code

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VanderCook College of Music

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.vandercook.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
146
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
No

A private university by the name of VanderCook College of Music is located in Chicago, Illinois. Around 40% of the students are females and 60% are males. Notably, VanderCook College of Music is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At VCM around 39% are white, 21% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 18% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. Moreover, around 72% of the students are 24 and under. William Revelli, Victor Zajec, Walter Dyett, and Merle J. Isaac are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and, hence encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Students taking admission here will notice that the university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. VCM offers a total of 3 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission, and National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

3122256288

Fax:

3122255211

Address

3140 South Federal Street

Rankings

The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. It is generally considered that the ranking of any college helps a prospective student in a lot of ways. While taking admission to a particular college/university, its ranking helps the student determine various factors that include its research excellence, the performance of its students after completion of the degree, student experience, and academic success. The rankings by US News and Forbes are considered trustworthy by applicants as well as experts. VanderCook College of Music, however, doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of US News and Forbes.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
93%
SAT Range
1130 - 1270
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
ACT Range
21 - 25
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$35
Accept Common App
None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. To kickstart the admission process at VCM, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $35. The SAT score in the range of 973-1125 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to VanderCook College of Music, must score 17 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 13 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 3140 South Federal Street, Chicago, Illinois 60616-3731, or call (312) 225-1148.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$22,874
Average Annual Cost
$26,548

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
N/A
Other Fees
$1,886
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
N/A
Budget For Other Expenses
N/A

Total One Year Cost

N/A

Before applying to VCM, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $42,570. The average annual tuition cost ($29,070), books and supplies ($1,900), and budget for other expenses ($4,100) are all included in this cost. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

5:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

93%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$964

Faculty Overview

33%

Male Professors

67%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

107

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

29%

Full-time / Part-time

68% / 32%

Students Gender

Male

58%

US National: 44%

Female

42%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

36%

Unknown

39%

Black

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

84%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$65,913 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

Since the campus life of the students assumes an imperative part of their development and advancement, students at VCM invest a lot of their time learning from the faculty members. Additionally, the students have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into a change-maker. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 60% male and 40% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

PrivacySuppressed

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

N/A

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$28,875 - $28,875

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$300 - $300

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 61 students

74% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

11% Transfer

15% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$14,694

Students Receiving Federal Grants

60%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,837

Students Receiving State Aid

47%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,583

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,187

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$19,772

$30K - $48K

$18,406

$48K - $75K

$12,589

$75K - $110K

$9,010

> $110K

$11,333

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$747,303

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at VCM to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,217, whereas the financial aid is $9,707. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $5,640 and institutional aid worth $9,707. The non-need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to VanderCook College of Music amount to $747,303 per annum.

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VanderCook College of Music

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Geographic Density

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After Graduation

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Financial Aid

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