Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Online | vandercook.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
VanderCook College of Music, located in Chicago's South Side adjacent to Illinois Institute of Technology's campus, is the only college in the United States solely dedicated to music education. Founded in 1909 by Hale VanderCook, the institution specializes in preparing students to become music teachers for elementary through secondary education. The college occupies a modern four-story building that houses classrooms, practice rooms, performance spaces, and a specialized music education library. VanderCook offers undergraduate and graduate programs in music education, with curricula focusing on instrumental, vocal, and general music instruction methods, along with required proficiency in multiple instruments. Students typically reside in nearby apartment complexes or commute, as the college does not maintain student dormitories.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 890/1160 |
| ACT | 15/20 |
| GPA | 3.1 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $2,130 |
| Room and Board | $7,500 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,500 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 100% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149639 IPEDS survey data for VanderCook College of Music.
Current students may use the VanderCook College of Music GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024