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Worsham College of Mortuary Science

Private for-profit 2-year · Wheeling, Illinois · 183 undergradsTest-optional

Admission9 in 10 get in92% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$19,755a year · sticker $26,395
Completion rate
83%
finish within 3 years
Earnings 10 years in$61,393median per year · debt $15,440
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Worsham College of Mortuary Science is a private for-profit 2-year college in Wheeling, Illinois with 183 undergraduates. It admits 92% of applicants, costs an average of $19,755 a year after grants and graduates 83% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science acceptance rate and admissions

Worsham College of Mortuary Science admitted 92% of applicants for fall 2024.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$20,500
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$26,395
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$19,755

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $19,755 a year after grants and scholarships, $6,640 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$19,554
$30,001 to $48,000$19,655
$48,001 to $75,000$20,760
$75,001 to $110,000Not reported
Over $110,000Not reported

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Worsham College of Mortuary Science's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science graduation rate, earnings and debt

83%
finished within 3 years
88%
came back for year two
44%
get a Pell Grant
  • 83% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
  • Former students earned a median of $61,393 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $15,440 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Worsham College of Mortuary Science$61,393
Illinois median, private for-profit 2-year$47,524
U.S. median, private for-profit 2-year$46,721

Debt compared

Worsham College of Mortuary Science$15,440
Illinois median$14,532
U.S. median$19,500

Median debt is 25% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Students and location

  • 183 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 79% women, 21% men
  • 12 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large suburb
  • Accredited by American Board of Funeral Service Education Committee on Accreditation
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Worsham College of Mortuary Science admitted 92% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Worsham College of Mortuary Science cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $20,500. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $19,755 a year in 2024-25.

Is Worsham College of Mortuary Science test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Worsham College of Mortuary Science reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

83% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.

How much do Worsham College of Mortuary Science graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $61,393 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.

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