Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at VanderCook College of Music, we project that on average students will pay $17,762, while the advertised price of attendance is $45,579. That’s a difference of $27,817.
| Year | Net in-state price at VanderCook College of Music | In-state sticker price at VanderCook College of Music |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $17,762 | $45,579 |
| 24-25 | $17,473 | $44,838 |
| 23-24 | $17,189 | $44,110 |
| 22-23 | $16,601 | $42,600 |
| 21-22 | $12,436 | $42,600 |
| 20-21 | $20,855 | $42,600 |
| 19-20 | $25,764 | $42,570 |
| 18-19 | $20,063 | $40,883 |
| 17-18 | $22,874 | $40,883 |
| 16-17 | $28,433 | $39,129 |
| 15-16 | $27,110 | $38,249 |
| 14-15 | $24,734 | $37,639 |
| 13-14 | $23,608 | $36,839 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At VanderCook College of Music this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $31,937, while students with incomes between $48K and $75K will pay around $12,174. That's a difference of $19,764.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at VanderCook College of Music |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $19,945 |
| $30K-$48K | $15,426 |
| $48K-$75K | $12,174 |
| $75K-$110K | $16,985 |
| >$110K | $31,937 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At VanderCook College of Music, over the last five years 63% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at VanderCook College of Music.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at VanderCook College of Music | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 31% | |
| Asian | 45% | |
| Black | 33% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 28% |
| White | 71% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 50% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. VanderCook College of Music has 1,027 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 58% of students are female.
And about 77% of students are white.