VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL
89.5%
Acceptance Rate
$30,910
Avg Cost (In-State)
$30,910
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
58.8%
Graduation Rate
76
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Application Fee
$35
Interview
Available
Essays: Personal statement required
Note: Audition required for all applicants; music theory diagnostic exam
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$45,704
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$47,863
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
59%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $43,100 | $52,671 | 39 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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