Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| VanderCook College of Music (in-state) | $30,910 | — |
| IL average | $18,678 | +65% |
| National average | $18,082 | +71% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $30,910 | $123,640 |
| Out-of-state | $30,910 | $123,640 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
VanderCook College of Music ranks 100 by in-state tuition among the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.
| Colleges with a similar price to VanderCook College of Music | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Judson University | $31,360 |
| Greenville University | $32,200 |
| Aurora University | $29,170 |
| Eureka College | $29,096 |
In-state tuition at VanderCook College of Music is $30,910 per year; out-of-state students pay $30,910.
VanderCook College of Music in-state tuition is 65% above the IL average of $18,678.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; VanderCook College of Music is 71% above that.
$30,910 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at VanderCook College of Music comes to about $123,640 for an in-state student and $123,640 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, VanderCook College of Music ranks 100 out of the 131 IL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.