VanderCook College of Music
VanderCook College of Music is a private nonprofit college in Chicago, IL. Its average net price is $21,556 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $14,737 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,366 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,414 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,209 |
| $110,001 and up | $27,348 |
$31,840Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$31,840Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$21,556Average Net Price
$14,402Room and Board 2025-26, On-Campus
$1,200Books and Supplies
$3,500Other Expenses
38.3%Students on Pell Grants
44.9%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
89.5%Acceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $48,070 |
| 8 years after entry | $53,661 |
| 10 years after entry | $54,590 |
26.7%Graduation Rate
88.2%Retention Rate
Not publishedMedian Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Chicago, ILLocation
Large citySetting
76Undergraduate Enrollment
Private nonprofitControl
Programs and What They Pay
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| Major | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Music | $33,156 National median for this major n=13,251 | Not published |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,328 National median for this major n=22,650 | Not published |
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