# VanderCook College of Music

> VanderCook College of Music's acceptance rate is 89.5% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 26 applicants). It is a private nonprofit college in Chicago, IL, with 76 students. The average net price after grants is $21,556 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 26.7%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $54,590.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/vandercook-college-of-music-3114
- Location: Chicago, IL, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Special-focus institution
- Official website: https://www.vandercook.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 149639
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 26 |
| Admitted | 26 |
| Acceptance rate | 89.5% |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $31,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,840 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $21,556 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 38.3% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 26.7% |
| First-year retention rate | 88.2% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $54,590 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 76 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the VanderCook College of Music acceptance rate for 2026?

VanderCook College of Music admitted 89.5% of 26 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is VanderCook College of Music tuition?

Tuition at VanderCook College of Music is $31,840 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $21,556 a year.

### What is the average net price at VanderCook College of Music?

The average net price at VanderCook College of Music, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $21,556 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at VanderCook College of Music?

26.7% of first-time, full-time students at VanderCook College of Music graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to VanderCook College of Music?

The closest matches are Visible Music College, Los Angeles College of Music, and Longy School of Music of Bard College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/vandercook-college-of-music-3114. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.