VanderCook College Of Music
Location and Contact Information
3140 S. Federal St.Chicago, IL 60616-3731
USA
Main Tel: (312) 225-6288
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
VanderCook College of Music, located in Chicago, Illinois, was established in 1909 by Hale A. VanderCook. Originally known as VanderCook Cornet School, the college was given its present name in 1928. Commonly referred to as VCM, the college offers quality education in the field of music and performing arts. Prospective students can choose from courses offered in areas such as band, choir, general music, orchestra and music technology. Students can also take advantage of online course and interdisciplinary programs.
VCM has an active Greek life with the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Sigma Alpha Iota organizations. Students can also join the American Choral Directors Association, the American String Teachers Association and the National Band Association. Deserving students are eligible for institutional financial aid such as the VCM H. E. Nutt Academic Excellence Grant and the VCM Dean’s List Grant.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,360 |
| Room | $ 5,176 |
| Board | $ 4,764 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
| Other | $ 2,310 |
Financial Aid
VanderCook College Of Music participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $10,213 |
| Institutional Grant | 100% | $2,948 |
| Federal Grant | 74% | $4,600 |
| Pell Grant | 58% | $3,465 |
| Other Federal Grant | 74% | $1,889 |
| State or Local Grant | 71% | $5,427 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 97% | $7,595 |
| Federal Loan | 97% | $5,775 |
| Other Loan | 19% | $9,098 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to VanderCook College Of Music:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antioch University PhD Program in Leadership and Change | Yellow Springs, OH | 133 |
| 2 | Community Based Education and Development DBA CBD College | Los Angeles, CA | 338 |
| 3 | Medaille College | Buffalo, NY | 2,883 |
| 4 | Nova Southeastern University | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,378 |
| 5 | Endicott College | Beverly, MA | 3,717 |
| 6 | The College of Saint Rose | Albany, NY | 5,102 |
| 7 | School for International Training | Brattleboro, VT | 574 |
| 8 | The College of New Rochelle | New Rochelle, NY | 5,311 |
| 9 | Mercy College | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 9,043 |
| 10 | Touro College | New York, NY | 17,327 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 89 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 21 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 13 |
Students
Student enrollment was 373 in 2009-2010 (377 full-time equivalent).
About 48% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 52% of the class.
Undergrads are 17% of enrolled students and graduate students are 83%.
Students under 25 years old represent 37% of the student body. About 23% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 76% Women 100% All 85%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 520-540 Math 390-550 Writing 430-670
Room and Board
VanderCook College Of Music provides on-campus housing for 150 of its 377 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
VanderCook College Of Music offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Music Teacher Education