VanderCook College of Music

www.vandercook.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,670

2021 Average Net Price

$20,855

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

100%

26 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

252

35.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65%

13 Graduates

About

VanderCook College of Music is a higher education institution located in Cook County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at VanderCook College of Music were Music Teacher Education (42 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at VanderCook College of Music. 38.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 61.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (42 degrees), 14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at VanderCook College of Music is $27,670, which is $13,170 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at VanderCook College of Music is $27,670, which is $13,170 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,855.

In 2021, 80% of undergraduate students attending VanderCook College of Music received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,670

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at VanderCook College of Music was $27,670. The cost of tuition at VanderCook College of Music is $13,170 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$20,855

2021 Value

19.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 VanderCook College of Music had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,855. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of VanderCook College of Music grew by 19.1%.

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

$7,500

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at VanderCook College of Music was of $7,500 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at VanderCook College of Music received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 23.1% with respect to 2020, when 65% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at VanderCook College of Music was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 36 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

VanderCook College of Music received 26 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 23.8% annual growth. Out of those 26 applicants, 26 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 252 students enrolled at VanderCook College of Music in 2021. 89% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

VanderCook College of Music has an overall enrollment yield of 76.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 26

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of VanderCook College of Music was 100% (26 admissions from 26 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 100%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 23.8%, while admissions grew by 23.8%..

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

89%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

89% of enrolled first-time students at VanderCook College of Music in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

VanderCook College of Music had a total enrollment of 252 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at VanderCook College of Music is 90 students and the part-time enrollment is 162. This means that 35.7% 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 69.8% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.75% Black or African American, 3.97% Asian, and 0.397% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at VanderCook College of Music in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.3%), followed by White Female (20%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (40%), followed by White Female (33.3%) and Black or African American Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at VanderCook College of Music in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 252 students. The full-time enrollment at VanderCook College of Music is 90 and the part-time enrollment is 162. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at VanderCook College of Music are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

73%

2021 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 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), 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 (2021)

White
176 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
31 enrolled students
Black or African American
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at VanderCook College of Music is 69.8% White, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.75% Black or African American, 3.97% Asian, and 0.397% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 10 students (3.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 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 (42 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at VanderCook College of Music is Music Teacher Education (42 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 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. (52 degrees awarded).

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 (1,562,862 people), Secondary school teachers (385,211 people), Education administrators (229,308 people), Special education teachers (164,052 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (145,098 people).

The most specialized majors at VanderCook College of Music in 2021 are EDUCATION. (52 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at VanderCook College of Music are EDUCATION. (52 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (2,574,161 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (176,620 people), Child day care services (89,352 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (85,413 people), and Construction (43,262 people).

The most specialized majors at VanderCook College of Music are EDUCATION. (52 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by VanderCook College of Music.

Music Teacher Education

Most Common (2021)

42 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at VanderCook College of Music was Music Teacher Education with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at VanderCook College of Music according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at VanderCook College of Music, which is 1.6 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 32 degrees were awarded to men at VanderCook College of Music in Music Teacher Education, which is 1.6 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 20 degrees were awarded to men at VanderCook College of Music in Music Teacher Education, which is 0.625 times less than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 40% 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, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at VanderCook College of Music is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
42 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at VanderCook College of Music is white (42 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

1.92% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
27 degrees awarded
White Female
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at VanderCook College of Music is white male (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (15 degrees).

Operations

VanderCook College of Music has an endowment valued at nearly $411k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 95.2k (23.2%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, VanderCook College of Music had a total salary expenditure of 4.84M. VanderCook College of Music employs 4 Professors, 4 Associate professors and 2 Assistant professors. Most academics at VanderCook College of Music are Female Professor (3), Male Associate professor (2), and Female 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 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 5 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees.

Endowment

$411k

2021 Endowment

0.000243%

growth from 2020

VanderCook College of Music has an endowment valued at about $411k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of VanderCook College of Music grew 0.000243% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.2M 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: Arts, Music & Design Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$2.38M

2021 Salaries

6.06%

decline from 2020

In 2021, VanderCook College of Music paid a median of $2.38M in salaries, which represents 49.1% of their overall expenditure ($4.84M) and a 6.06% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$752k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, VanderCook College of Music paid a total of $752k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at VanderCook College of Music were Professor with 4 employees, Associate professor with 4 employees, and Assistant professor with 2 employees.

In 2021, 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 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at VanderCook College of Music was Female Professor with 3 employees, Male Associate professor with 2 employees, and Female Associate professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at VanderCook College of Music.