Chicago, IL
VanderCook College of Music admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 97% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 27 | 23 | 16 | 85% |
| 2020 | 21 | 21 | 9 | 100% |
| 2021 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 100% |
| 2022 | 22 | 22 | 11 | 100% |
| 2023 | 37 | 36 | 17 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
14 of 15 women and 22 of 22 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
VanderCook College of Music has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 36 of 37 applicants.
Less Selective. VanderCook College of Music admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
37 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 17 enrolled.
No. VanderCook College of Music is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 85% to 97% — it has become less selective.