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Vandercook College Of Music, Illinois

Overview of Vandercook College Of Music

Vandercook College Of Music is located in Chicago, Illinois (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Vandercook College Of Music is the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.

Vandercook College Of Music Selectivity

Vandercook College Of Music does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

The school had 227 enrolled students in 2005. Vandercook College Of Music has a large minority student population.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at the school. Vandercook College Of Music has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of VanderCook College of Music is to enrich the lives of present and future generations through the preparation of teachers in the instrumental, choral and general music disciplines. Through a broad-based curriculum, we strive to prepare excellent teachers with strong character, skill in the process of teaching, and respect for the essential role of music in our culture."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Vandercook College Of Music

Vandercook College Of Music
3140 S. Federal St.
Chicago, IL 60616-3731
General Phone: (312) 225-6288
http://www.vandercook.edu

Vandercook College Of Music Programs and Degrees (2005)

Vandercook College Of Music awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching93music teaching

Number of programs and degrees for Vandercook College Of Music in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree851
Bachelor's degree81

Student Body

In 2005, Vandercook College Of Music had a total enrollment of 227 students (159 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men55%
Women45%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate11%
Graduate89%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White18%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Other Races79%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1924%
20-2118%
22-244%
25-2912%
30-346%
35-394%
40-4910%
50-644%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois59%
Michigan15%
Indiana11%
Wisconsin7%
Georgia4%
Ohio4%

Vandercook College Of Music Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time84 %

Vandercook College Of Music Room and Board (2005)

Vandercook College Of Music offers campus housing for 125 of its 159 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Chicago, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Vandercook College Of Music Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total444295%2252%
Men1818100%1267%
Women262492%1042%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal420600
SAT Math440570
ACT Verbal1826
ACT Math1726
ACT Composite1925

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT9%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT91%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Vandercook College Of Music Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 16,610
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,610
Room and board$ 7,200
Books and supplies$ 1,500
Other expenses$ 1,850

Financial Aid:
Vandercook College Of Music participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 177800)

Vandercook College Of Music Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*1*
Associate professorcalendar year2*2*
Assistant professorcalendar year2*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$65,6504$52,425

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Assistant professoracademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year0*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Vandercook College Of Music Degree Programs (2005)

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education

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Vandercook College Of Music Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Vandercook College Of Music Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Vandercook College Of Music % of degrees in education and teaching
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Vandercook College Of Music Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Vandercook College Of Music % of students from other states
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Vandercook College Of Music Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career placement services
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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