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Wheeling, IL 60090-2646
p. 847-808-8444
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Wheeling, IL 60090-2646
p. 847-808-8444
w. WWW.WORSHAMCOLLEGE.COM
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
N/A |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
53 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
105 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Wheeling, IL 60090-2646
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,736 (36,736 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 14,249 (2.55 people per house) |
| Families | 9,034 (3.24 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,027 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,611 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 39 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 188 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 28,792 |
| Pop. — Other | 3,902 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
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| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $15,636 | $15,636 | $15,636 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $860 | $860 | $860 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
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| Published Tuition & Fees | N/A  N/A |
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| Books & Supplies | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Worsham College of Mortuary Science use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Worsham College of Mortuary Science accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling |  |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Worsham College of Mortuary Science?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 4 | 7 | 11 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 50 | 43 | 93 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 54 | 51 | 105 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Worsham College of Mortuary Science.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 44 | 90 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General | 9 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 90 | |||
| Total | 9 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 90 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Worsham College of Mortuary Science Ranks 3195th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $38,455 ($34,364 male / $42,546 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 2 (1 male / 1 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 8 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $18,000 |
Comment and Corrections Make a comment …
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about 1 year ago
Jason Fafinski jaydawg0798 ((at)) hotmail dot com
All students are required to have a few college level classes before attending... english, biology, etc. I graduated in 2004 (with an associates degree) and am still an employee in the funeral industry today. As far as the previous comment, the school can only teach you so much... it is your duty to go out and apply the skills you learned in class to real life situations. I had the benefit of being placed in a funeral home part-time during the school year, and I can tell you first hand that this experience was the most important part of my education. Some people go through mortuary school and graduate without ever having stepped into any type of REAL funeral work, and it is these people who usually don't stay in the business. If you are going to work for a family owned business of any type, you better be prepared to do some unattractive work such as cleaning toilets, mowing the lawn, washing cars, and being on-call. I enjoyed my year at worsham, the class size was small and the teachers were well versed in every subject. The tuition was affordable, and the overall experience was memorable. If anyone has reached this page while researching a career in the funeral industry and plan on attending Worsham or any othe mortuary college, take my advice and try to work or volunteer at a funeral home first... you may save yourself the trouble and tuition $$$!!!
about 1 year ago
A. Byer abyer ((at)) aol dot com
I attended this college, because I'd heard it was the Harvard of Mortuary schools. While it is a wonderful school, the curriculum mearly sets you up to pass the conference exam, not real life funeral home work. I was mildly dissapointed, and I admit, I was looking for more here. To gain admission to the school, one needs not do/know anything but write an essay of why they feel they'd be a good fit for mortuary science. I feel they are severely lacking in requirements for students, as many there are not serious, drop out, or do not end up staying in this field (faculty will tell you this in the first few days of school). Overall, could have been a better experience.