VanderCook College of Music: cost & net price by income
Chicago, Illinois
Here's what students actually pay to attend VanderCook College of Music after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $21,959 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $24,084. Published in-state tuition is $30,910. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$21,959/yr
- $30k–$48k$26,756/yr
- $48k–$75k$32,020/yr
- $75k–$110k$31,084/yr
- $110k+$24,084/yr
VanderCook College of Music cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $30,910
- Out-of-state tuition
- $30,910
- Students receiving aid
- 28%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does VanderCook College of Music cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at VanderCook College of Music is about $21,959 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at VanderCook College of Music?
- At VanderCook College of Music, published in-state tuition is $30,910 and out-of-state tuition is $30,910 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is VanderCook College of Music worth the cost?
- FindU gives VanderCook College of Music a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)