- Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $16,601 a year (2022–23)
VanderCook College of Music GPA requirements
VanderCook College of Music requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and VanderCook College of Music hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
VanderCook College of Music acceptance rate
VanderCook College of Music admitted 34 of 38 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Admission requirements
What VanderCook College of Music looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
VanderCook College of Music didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
VanderCook College of Music awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,601 a year at VanderCook College of Music in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into VanderCook College of Music?
VanderCook College of Music requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and VanderCook College of Music hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at VanderCook College of Music?
VanderCook College of Music's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 34 of 38 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
Does VanderCook College of Music accept AP credit?
Yes. VanderCook College of Music awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at VanderCook College of Music?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,601 a year at VanderCook College of Music, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: VanderCook College of MusicU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.