VanderCook College of Music

https://www.vandercook.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,640

2024 Average Net Price

$21,306

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

89.5%

38 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

323

24.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

66.7%

8 Graduates

About

VanderCook College of Music is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at VanderCook College of Music were Music Teacher Education (37 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 50 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at VanderCook College of Music. 38% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (39 degrees), 7.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at VanderCook College of Music is $28,640, which is $13,743 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at VanderCook College of Music is $28,640, which is $13,743 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,306.

In 2024, 66% of undergraduate students attending VanderCook College of Music received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,640

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at VanderCook College of Music was $28,640. The cost of tuition at VanderCook College of Music is $13,743 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

This chart compares the tuition costs of VanderCook College of Music (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,306

2024 Value

28.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 VanderCook College of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,306. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of VanderCook College of Music grew by 28.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of VanderCook College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,420

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at VanderCook College of Music was of $10,420 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 38.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at VanderCook College of Music (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at VanderCook College of Music received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2023, when 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at VanderCook College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

VanderCook College of Music received 38 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.7% annual growth. Out of those 38 applicants, 34 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.5% acceptance rate.

There were 323 students enrolled at VanderCook College of Music in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

VanderCook College of Music has an overall enrollment yield of 44.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 38

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of VanderCook College of Music was 89.5% (34 admissions from 38 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.7%, while admissions declined by 5.56%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of VanderCook College of Music (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

18% of enrolled first-time students at VanderCook College of Music in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

VanderCook College of Music had a total enrollment of 323 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at VanderCook College of Music is 78 students and the part-time enrollment is 245. This means that 24.1% of students enrolled at VanderCook College of Music are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at VanderCook College of Music, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.7% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Black or African American, 2.79% Asian, and 2.48% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at VanderCook College of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (18%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (16.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.8%), followed by White Female (37.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at VanderCook College of Music in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 323 students. The full-time enrollment at VanderCook College of Music is 78 and the part-time enrollment is 245. This means that 24.1% of students enrolled at VanderCook College of Music are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at VanderCook College of Music (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at VanderCook College of Music was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), VanderCook College of Music had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at VanderCook College of Music (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
225 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
47 enrolled students
Black or African American
12 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at VanderCook College of Music is 69.7% White, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.72% Black or African American, 2.79% Asian, and 2.48% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7 students (2.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 12 fewer women than men received degrees from VanderCook College of Music. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at VanderCook College of Music is white (39 degrees awarded). There were 7.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at VanderCook College of Music is Music Teacher Education (37 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at VanderCook College of Music, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (50 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at VanderCook College of Music are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,512,276 people), Secondary school teachers (493,354 people), Education administrators (258,236 people), Special education teachers (198,775 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (183,687 people).

The most specialized majors at VanderCook College of Music in 2024 are Education (50 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at VanderCook College of Music are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Crossing guards, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at VanderCook College of Music are Education (50 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at VanderCook College of Music are Elementary & secondary schools (2,763,345 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (310,738 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (145,162 people), Computer Systems Design (126,718 people), and Child day care services (101,419 people).

The most specialized majors at VanderCook College of Music are Education (50 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (0 degrees) (as of 2024).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at VanderCook College of Music, which is 1.63 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (19).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at VanderCook College of Music by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at VanderCook College of Music in Music Teacher Education, which is 1.63 times more than the 19 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at VanderCook College of Music in Music Teacher Education, which is 0.613 times less than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 52% of students graduating from VanderCook College of Music completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
39 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
5 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at VanderCook College of Music is white (39 degrees awarded). There were 7.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (5 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
44 degrees awarded
White Female
41 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at VanderCook College of Music is white female (44 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (41 degrees).

Operations

VanderCook College of Music has an endowment valued at nearly $411k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 326k (79.3%) compared to the 2.96% average return (416k on 14.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2024, VanderCook College of Music had a total salary expenditure of 5.74M. VanderCook College of Music employs 4 Associate professors, 4 Professors and 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at VanderCook College of Music are Female Professor (3), Female Associate professor (2), and Male Associate professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at VanderCook College of Music are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Endowment

$411k

2024 Endowment

0.000243%

growth from 2023

VanderCook College of Music has an endowment valued at about $411k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of VanderCook College of Music grew 0.000243% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.7M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at VanderCook College of Music (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2.68M

2024 Salaries

0.0469%

growth from 2023

In 2024, VanderCook College of Music paid a median of $2.68M in salaries, which represents 46.6% of their overall expenditure ($5.74M) and a 0.0469% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.94% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$750k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, VanderCook College of Music paid a total of $750k to 9 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at VanderCook College of Music were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

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