VanderCook College of Music

Chicago, IL
PrivateUrbanHSIWebsite
Acceptance Rate
97%
Enrollment
70
Graduation Rate
47%
Student-Faculty Ratio
4:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,863
Retention Rate
67%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$30,910
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,910
Avg Net Price
$17,094
Total COA
$38,850
Median Debt
$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$18,642
$30,001–48,000
$14,418
$48,001–75,000
$11,378
$75,001–110,000
$15,875
$110,001+
$29,850
Pell Grant Rate: 28%
Federal Loan Rate: 50%

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Sticker Price$38,850
Estimated Net Price$17,094 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
47%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,863
Retention Rate
67%
Median Debt
$27,000

Top Programs

Education
100.0%

Demographics

Men 56%Women 44%
White
42.9%
Black
8.6%
Hispanic
32.9%
Asian
2.9%
Two or More
10.0%
International
2.9%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.