VanderCook College of Music
Graduate & Continuing Education
Tuition & Fees
2022-23 Graduate Programs
Master's & Certification & Teacher Certification Entitlement Programs
Flat-Rate Tuition (12-19 credit hours): $13,835 per semester / $27,670 per year
Mandatory Fees: $1,065 per semester / $2,130 per year
Independent Study Technique Course: $1,035 per semester
Tuition for 9-11 credit hours: $1,170 per credit hour
Independent Study Technique Course: $1,185 per credit hour
Tuition for 1-8 credit hours: $1,185 per credit hour
Independent Study Technique Course: $1,200 per credit hour
Master of Music Education Program
Summer Residency Course Tuition (per credit hour) $ 570.00
Mandatory Fees
Library $ 155.00
Technology $ 365.00
Student Activity Fee $ 340.00
MECA Continuing Education
(Fall 2022 & Spring 2023)
MECA Course Tuition: $360 per credit hour
Mandatory Resource Fees: All Instrument Repair Courses: $160
Some courses may incur a higher fee. See the current MECA brochure for details.

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