Established in 1909, VanderCook College of Music is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Chicago (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Illinois. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, VanderCook College of Music (VCM) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. VanderCook College of Music (VCM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 113 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VCM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.