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VanderCook College of Music

Private nonprofit Chicago, IL · Urban · Great Lakes · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
59%
Graduation Rate
$47,863
Earnings (10yr)
$19,780
Net Price
89%
Acceptance Rate

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How VanderCook Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation59%Earnings 10yr$48KNet Price$20KRetention88%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate26%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$16K$0-30K$18K$48-75K$32K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$30,910
In-State Tuition
$30,910
Out-of-State
$19,780
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
26%
Pell Grant Rate
42%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,308
Family Income $0–$30K
$17,968
Family Income $48K–$75K
$31,777
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$45,704
6 Years After Entry
$45,746
8 Years
$47,863
10 Years
0.56x
Debt-to-Earnings
64%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Earnings Trajectory

$45,704 6yr $45,746 8yr $47,863 10yr

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 89%
Retention Rate 88%
Full-Time Faculty 11%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,945
Diversity Index 0.68

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Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Great Lakes
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Bachelor's
Hispanic-Serving Yes

Student Body

Female
43%
White
42%
Hispanic
37%
Black
8%
Asian
3%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

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