122
Students
15,524
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
100%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
VanderCook College of Music is a Comprehensive institution located in Chicago, IL, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
3140 South Federal Street
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
Chicago, IL 60616
United States
Contact
Mrs. LeeAnn L. Meyer
Director of Admissions and Retention
Email: admissions@vandercook.edu
Phone: 312-788-1120
Fax: 312-225-5211
Director of Admissions and Retention
Email: admissions@vandercook.edu
Phone: 312-788-1120
Fax: 312-225-5211
Majors & Degrees
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
Music Teacher Education |
|
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
38
Applied
38
Accepted
122
Enrolled
Female Admissions
19
Females Applied
19
Females Accepted
100%
Male Admissions
19
Males Applied
19
Males Accepted
100%
Applying
35
Application Fee
2.97
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay Interview 3 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
Required for some programs |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
Other requirements: | Audition on the applicant's primary instrument or voice |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile |
75th Percentile |
---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 20 | 430 | 530 |
SAT Math | 23 | 450 | 540 |
ACT Composite | 24 | 21 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
26,548
Fees
1,886
Full-time student fees
12,074
Room & board
6,150
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
15,524
Avg. Financial Aid Package
14,295
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
7,275
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,523
Avg. Loan Aid
8,927
Avg. Grant Aid
10,190
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Student Body
122
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
20%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 24.44% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 3.33% |
White or Caucasian | 58.89% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1.11% |
Two or more races | 3.33% |
Other | 6.67% |
Gender
Male (55.74%)
Female (44.26%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Not Reported |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 18% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Prism Concert, A Night of the Pops Benefit Concert and The Midwest Clinic (Symphonic Band only)
Prism Concert, A Night of the Pops Benefit Concert and The Midwest Clinic (Symphonic Band only)
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
NAfME (National Association for Music Education), ACDA (American Choral Directors Association), NBA (National Band Association) and ASTA (American String Teachers Association)
NAfME (National Association for Music Education), ACDA (American Choral Directors Association), NBA (National Band Association) and ASTA (American String Teachers Association)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Faculty
37
Total Faculty
3:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 13
Part-time - 24
Male - 22
Female - 15