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Worsham College of Mortuary Science

#1853 in US ranking Wheeling, IL
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$26,395
Tuition & fees
$26,000
Avg. aid
$6,263
Receiving aid
44%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
92%
Avg. SAT
1045
Avg. ACT
24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
74%
Median salary
$43,588
1 yr after graduation

What does Worsham College of Mortuary Science offer in terms of athletics?

Worsham is a specialized professional college, not a conventional varsity-sports campus. Prospective students should not assume that NCAA teams, athletic recruiting, or athletic scholarships are part of the Worsham experience.

Students interested in recreation can ask what informal activities or nearby facilities are practical around the academic schedule. Recreational opportunities should be distinguished from college-sponsored varsity, club, or intramural programs.

What student groups and Associations are available at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

At Worsham, professional connections are likely to be more relevant to student involvement than a large directory of campus clubs. Applicants should ask which student-led groups, professional association activities, and service opportunities are active during their intended term.

Distinguish a recognized student organization from a class activity or an event arranged by the college. For a small, specialized student body, the availability of a particular group may depend on current student interest and staffing rather than a permanent club roster.

Who studies at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Worsham enrolled 183 students in the reported institutional total. Its incoming population included substantially more transfer-in students than first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students, making previous college experience a relevant part of the classroom mix.

Among the 16 reported first-time, full-time degree-seeking entrants, 13 were women and three were men. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 12 to 1, but that institution-wide ratio does not specify the size of a particular lecture, laboratory, or practical training group. Enrollment counts describe who attended during a reporting period; they should not be used to assume an individual student's age, background, or interests.

How does student life look like at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Student life at Worsham is shaped by its small enrollment and career-focused curriculum. Classes and professional training are likely to be more central to students' schedules than the residential traditions associated with a large university.

For an applicant, the most useful questions concern the ordinary week: when required classes meet, how students coordinate practical experience, what academic help is available, and where they can study between commitments. The answers may differ considerably for someone commuting locally and someone moving to the Chicago area.

What libraries are available to students at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?

Students should ask Worsham which research materials and study spaces are available for its mortuary science curriculum. Institutional reporting does not identify a separately counted campus library, so it would be misleading to assume the facilities or lending services of a larger university library.

Useful questions include whether students can access professional journals, online databases, required reference works, and research assistance remotely. Applicants who rely on quiet study space or specialized materials should check access hours and borrowing arrangements before classes begin.

Worsham College of Mortuary Science Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

183

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

16

Total staff

3 full time, 16 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Worsham College of Mortuary Science Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 183

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 183

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 13
Men: 3

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 22
Black or African American: 27
White: 130
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 2

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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