School Summary

VanderCook College of Music


General Information:

Founded in 1909, VanderCook College of Music is seated on 1 acre located in Cook county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 4:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 14. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

3140 South Federal Street

Chicago, IL
60616-3731
For more information call: 312 225-6288. This school has a website at https://www.vandercook.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.vandercook.edu/admissions/ug-apply-now/


Application Deadline: August
Application Fee: $35
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: audition on the applicant's primary instrument or voice
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: SAT or ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $14,008.00 $14,008.00
Fees $2,270.00 $2,270.00
Total $16,278.00 $16,278.00

Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.vandercook.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Advanced Placement credit.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 100% 0%
500-599 0% 100%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 33%
18-23 67%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A




No intercollegiate male sports found.


No intercollegiate female sports found.


No intramural male sports found.


No intramural female sports found.



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 52
Female 42
Total 94


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 113
Female 150
Total 263

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 4%
African American 15%
Hispanic 26%
Native American 0%
White 42%
Other 12%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 90%
At Least 25 Years Old 10%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 79%
Out Of State 21%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


Prism Concert, A Night of the Pops Benefit Concert, The Midwest Clinic (Symphonic Band only)

NAfME (National Association for Music Education), ACDA (American Choral Directors Association), NBA (National Band Association), ASTA (American String Teachers Association)


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 50.0912                                           Music Pedagogy
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education

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