VanderCook College of Music
Tuition & Cost of Attendance
Cost of Attendance
A cost of attendance budget is provided to students to assist in determining actual expenses for the academic year. The list of estimated expenses is not a bill. It merely includes expenses that are charged by the university, such as tuition and fees. Books and supplies, transportation and personal expenses are not charged by the university on the student bill. An individual student’s charges may vary based on many items such as housing selection and lab fees. Total amounts owed to the university will vary on a year-to-year basis depending on these items and the current tuition rate.
2021-22 Sample Budget for Undergraduates
- Tuition: $27,670 (based on 12-19.5 credit hours)
- Fees: $1,950
- Room & Board at IIT: $13,782 (assumes a two-person room and unlimited meal plan)
- Books & Supplies: $1,000
- Transportation/Personal: $2,310 (recommended)
- Other Fees: $1,300
Tuition is the cost of attending classes at VanderCook College of Music. As a private institution, VanderCook does not charge different rates to in-state and out-of-state students. Your estimated tuition is based on enrollment plans provided on the FAFSA.
Fees include mandatory fees required of all students such as the Service Fee, Activity Fee, Technology Fee and CTA Ventra Card Fee. The CTA Ventra Card allows students unlimited access to Chicago Transit Authority’s public transportation while school is in session. A Criminal Background Check Fee will be applied to all new undergraduate, master’s and certification, and entitlement students in their first term.
Room and Board includes the estimated housing costs for a student’s nine-month academic year. This amount is based upon housing plans provided on the FAFSA. Actual expenses may vary based on actual housing selection. For more information on the Illinois Institute of Technology’s housing and meal plan options, please visit the IIT Housing website.
Books and Supplies are materials purchased for class. The cost of books and supplies are not billed by the university. Students may purchase them at the university bookstore, and actual costs may vary depending on class requirements.
Transportation/Personal Expenses include allotment for travel within Chicago and assistance with travel to and from the university at the start and conclusion of the nine-month academic year as well as university breaks. Personal expenses include various expenses a student may incur during the academic year, such as clothing, toiletries, laundry, etc.
Other Fees can include but are not limited to instrument rental fees, lab fees, techniques class fees, recital, graduation fees, and loan fees. You can see a full list of other fees on the Tuition and Fee Schedule. Loan fees are charges assessed by the Department of Education for borrowing Federal Student Loans. Loan fees are deducted proportionately from each loan disbursement a student receives.
Please note: The Department of Education does not assess loan fees for students who do not accept Federal Student Loans.
