VanderCook College of Music
Chicago, IL, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
252
Total Number of Undergrads
88
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
Learning Options
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Student:Faculty Ratio
4:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
76%
20-39 Students
18%
40-99 Students
5%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
46%
53%
Ethnicity

African American
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
13%
White
68%
Hispanic
7%

What Students Are Saying

The classes are only as difficult as you make them. Most of your Freshman and Sophomore classes are technique classes in which you learn the different instruments. For some people this is very difficult, for others it's simple. Most of your homework will be practicing the various instruments as well as your major instrument. Hence where time management becomes important. Your general education classes meet once or twice a week in the evening. These are the few classes that actually give you written assignments.
Michelle from Romeoville, IL
We are provided an excellent education by very passionate teachers, who are always willing to make time to help us out. The classes not only challenge us, but to all of us who love music, it's a fun experience to learn all these knew instruments, and learn how we will be able to teach students to use these instruments all at the same time.
Kristina from Wilmette, IL
the coursework is challenging but very useful.
Elisabeth from Niles, MI