by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for VanderCook College of Music, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent tuition and fees at VanderCook College of Music came in at $30,910 per year for undergraduates. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $2,270; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,640 |
| Fees | $2,270 |
| Total | $30,910 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does VanderCook College of Music cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how VanderCook College of Music tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, VanderCook College of Music comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the VanderCook College of Music Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at VanderCook College of Music has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $27,670 |
| Two Years Ago | $27,670 |
| One Year Ago | $28,640 |
| Most Recent Year | $28,640 |
The following chart shows how tuition at VanderCook College of Music has tracked over the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.24%, so cost a year out lands around $31,293.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $31,293 |
| In 2 Years | $31,681 |
| In 3 Years | $32,074 |
| In 4 Years | $32,472 |
| In 5 Years | $32,875 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $127,520.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at VanderCook College of Music, see the VanderCook College of Music Financial Aid page.
