Worsham College of Mortuary Science Tuition & Completion
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a private for-profit two-year college in Wheeling, Illinois, enrolling about 183 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $26,781 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $20,500. Student demographics in federal data include White (71.0%) and Black or African American (14.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,500
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,781 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 92.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 183 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.68%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Average ACT Score: 24
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 343
- Applicants (IPEDS): 22
- Room & Board: $8,800 annual estimate
Worsham College of Mortuary Science: what the data shows
Common questions about Worsham College of Mortuary Science, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is located in Wheeling, IL (ZIP 60090-2646).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science public or private?
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Worsham College of Mortuary Science cost?
Published tuition: $20,500.
Average net price after aid: $26,781.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,162 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,245 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $82,000.
How hard is it to get into Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
Admission rate: 92.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
Total enrollment: 183 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 343 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
150%-time completion rate: 73.68%.
First-year retention: 87.5%.
What do graduates of Worsham College of Mortuary Science earn?
Median earnings: $58,834 six years after entry; $61,574 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,024.
59.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Worsham College of Mortuary Science known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General (103 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 92.00%; completion rate 73.68%; median earnings $61,574 at 10 years; net price $26,781. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$20,500
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was $20,500.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,781
2024 Value
In 2024 Worsham College of Mortuary Science had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,781.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$107,124 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,781 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$82,000 4-Year Tuition
$8,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,495 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,795 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$123,180 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Worsham College of Mortuary Science.
Financial Aid by Income Level
59.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
88.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Worsham College of Mortuary Science was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Worsham College of Mortuary Science in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2019–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $21,800 | $21,800 | — |
| 2020 | $23,800 | $23,800 | $20,933 |
| 2021 | $23,650 | $23,650 | $23,152 |
| 2022 | $24,800 | $24,800 | $22,664 |
| 2023 | $24,800 | $24,800 | $23,925 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
92.00% Acceptance Rate
22 Total Applicants
16 Students Admitted
16 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Worsham College of Mortuary Science reported total enrollment of about 183 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 21% male and 79% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.0%), Black or African American (14.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.0%). About 59.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2024 is 183 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 343 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
73.68% 100% Completion Time
73.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 73.68% of students graduating from Worsham College of Mortuary Science completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 22% male / 78% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Worsham College of Mortuary Science.
Return on Investment
$15,024 Median Student Debt
$61,574 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
474.79% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Worsham College of Mortuary Science.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 103 completions
Most popular programs at Worsham College of Mortuary Science.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Worsham College of Mortuary Science graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Worsham College of Mortuary Science from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,528
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,527
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a private for-profit institution located in Wheeling, IL, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. Enrollment is approximately 183 students. Student body composition includes White (71.0%), Black or African American (14.8%), Hispanic or Latino (12.0%). The admission rate is 92.00%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 24. The 150%-time completion rate is 73.68%. Approximately 59.36% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Location
Wheeling, IL 60090-2646
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Worsham College of Mortuary Science provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Worsham College of Mortuary Science located?
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is located in Wheeling, IL.
What is Worsham College of Mortuary Science's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Worsham College of Mortuary Science is 92.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 22 applicants and 16 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Worsham College of Mortuary Science cost?
Reported tuition is $20,500 and average net price is $26,781 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
Worsham College of Mortuary Science reports undergraduate enrollment of about 343 students, White (71.0%), Black or African American (14.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What test scores do students need for Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Worsham College of Mortuary Science reports midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Worsham College of Mortuary Science earn?
Median earnings are $58,834 six years after entry and $61,574 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Worsham College of Mortuary Science students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,024.
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science public or private?
Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a private for-profit institution located in Wheeling, IL.
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science an HBCU?
No. Worsham College of Mortuary Science is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science a tribal college?
No. Worsham College of Mortuary Science is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Worsham College of Mortuary Science does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.0%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Illinois college costs
- Illinois colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Illinois
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.