VanderCook College of Music Tuition & Costs |
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| $22,776 | tuition |
| $10,626 | on campus room & board |
| $1,900 | books |
| $1,340 | fees |
| $22,776 | tuition |
| $10,626 | on campus room & board |
| $1,900 | books |
| $1,340 | fees |
Colleges like VanderCook College of Music are working hard to make tuition affordable to deserving students.
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| 100% | of students receive aid |
| 55% | get federal aid ($5,013 avg) |
| 50% | get state aid ($7,110 avg) |
| 100% | get institn'l aid ($3,450 avg) |
| 95% | get loans ($7,245 avg) |
Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 4.13% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 4.13% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.
| $195,254 |
Annual Aid Awarded |
Aid/Loans |
Average Amount | Percent Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | $9,763 | 100% |
| Federal Grant Aid | $5,013 | 55% |
| Pell Grants | $4,480 | 50% |
| Other Federal Grants | $941 | 55% |
| Institution Grant Aid | $3,450 | 100% |
| State Grant Aid | $7,110 | 50% |
| Student Loans | $7,245 | 95% |
| Federal Loans | $5,882 | 95% |
| Other Loans | $25,900 | 5% |
| Merit Scholarships Available | Amount | freshman | returning | transfer | graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VCM Esprit de Corps Award | $225 | R | R | ||
| VCM Alumni Association Award | $250 | R | |||
| VCM Apprentice Scholarship | $1,050 - $11,000 | ||||
| VCM Dean's List | $200 | ||||
| VCM Future Teacher Grant | $500 | R | |||
| VCM H.E. Nutt Academic Excellence Grant | $1,000 | ||||
| VCM James E. Clark Scholarship | $1,000 | ||||
| VCM Lew and Gerry Schmidt Instrumental Music Education Scholarship | $500 | ||||
| VCM Need Grants | $250 - $2,000 | ||||
| VCM Talent Scholarship | $2,500 |
Financial Aid Timeline |
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| Financial aid priority deadline: | April 1 |
| Financial aid deadline: | April 30 |
| College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: | - |
| Student must reply to financial aid decision by: | - |
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| 3140 South Federal Street |
| Chicago, IL 60616-3731 |
| (312) 225-6288 |
| http://www.vandercook.edu/admissions/paying-for-school/ |
| In State | $950 |
| Out of State | $950 |
The tuition is high, but the school does award in-house scholarships. I would definitely recommend applying for scholarships and student loans. For the education, the opportunities. and the bonds we build, I think it's totally worth is.
Read Morefor grad school, it is one of the cheaper programs for what you actually learn.
Read MoreVanderCook provides so many resources for its students. If you need a score, it's right there in the library. If you need to work on ear training we have programs on the computers to help you. If you like to write your own music, we have recording software as well as programs like Finale, Sibelius, and MuseScore. College is never cheap, but here at VanderCook every cent of your tuition comes back to you in some way.
Read MoreI feel that I am getting a really great education at VanderCook, I have learned some neat things about some instruments. Also some cool things about my major, violin.
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