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VanderCook College of Music

VanderCook College of Music
3140 South Federal Street
Chicago, IL 60616-3731

Official telephone: (312) 225-6288
Fax number: (312) 225-5211
Website: https://www.vandercook.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: April 1
Application fee: $35
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT, August 1 for SAT II
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview very important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship important
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.1
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 518 verbal, 530 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 988 - 1145
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 13 - 21
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 83%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 13%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 27
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 24
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 8%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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