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VanderCook College of Music — Cost & Aid Report 2025

Cost & aid 2025

VanderCook College of Music is a private nonprofit institution in Illinois. This report covers price, financial aid, debt, and return on investment from 2025 federal data.

Average net price (after aid)

$19,780

per year, all incomes

In-state tuition

$30,910

Out-of-state tuition

$30,910

Average net price

$19,780

Median grad debt

$27,000

Average net price by family income bracket

Family incomeNet price after aid
$0-30k$16,308
$48-75k$17,968
$75-110k$20,485
$110k+$31,777

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant

Out of every 100 students — Pell grant Receive Pell grant 26/100; Do not receive Pell 74/100
  • Receive Pell grant 26/100
  • Do not receive Pell 74/100

Out of every 100 students — federal loans

Out of every 100 students — federal loans Take federal loans 42/100; Do not take federal loans 58/100
  • Take federal loans 42/100
  • Do not take federal loans 58/100

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions

Net price vs. 1,500 US institutions Distribution across 1500 institutions, binned into 30 buckets. This school: $19,780. Top 39% of 1,500 schools. $19,780 Top 39% of 1,500 schools $-914 $32,618 $66,150 $99,682
Net price of $19,780 sits in the 61st percentile — pricier than 61% of US institutions.

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