Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL · Private four-year · City: Large
1,624undergraduates
83%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$23,950average net price per year
63%graduate in 6 years
90%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 244
- Admitted
- 238
- Admit rate
- 83%
- Admit rate, women
- 100%
- Admit rate, men
- 95%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 68%
- First-year students
- 162
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
11 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Theology and religious vocations (11)
- Bible/Biblical Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Associate (12 awarded), Bachelor's (37 awarded)
- Missions/Missionary Studies Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (55 awarded)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Bachelor's (30 awarded)
- Religious Education Bachelor's (26 awarded)
- Religious/Sacred Music Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Bachelor's (97 awarded)
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (4 awarded), Bachelor's (77 awarded)
- Theology/Theological Studies Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Women's Ministry Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Worship Ministry Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Youth Ministry Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Graduate programs (7)
- Bible/Biblical Studies Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Divinity/Ministry Master's
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Master's
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $15,356
- Housing and food on campus
- $12,820
- Books and supplies
- $1,027
- Other on-campus costs
- $4,960
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $34,163
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $34,163
- Total cost living at home
- $22,958
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $26,309 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $25,436 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $24,872 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $23,741 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,883 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 93%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 89%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $10,477
- Got a grant from the college
- 77%
- Average grant from the college
- $9,677
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 33%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 42%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,868
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 40%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 57%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 63%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 58%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 62%
- Came back for year two
- 90%
| Pell grant students | 51% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 59% |
| Neither | 71% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 120 | 64% |
| Men | 147 | 61% |
| Asian | 6 | 33% (small group) |
| Black | 4 | 75% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 17 | 41% (small group) |
| White | 157 | 58% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 56% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 40 | 80% |
| International | 34 | 79% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 413 | 56% | 14% |
| Started here, part-time | 60 | 15% | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 333 | 69% | 7% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 107 | 32% | 3% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,216
- Undergraduates
- 1,624
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,270
- Part-time undergraduates
- 354
- Graduate students
- 592
- Students per faculty member
- 18 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 18%
- From out of state
- 70%
- From other countries
- 12%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 27%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 24%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 11%
| Women | 49% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 62% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 7% |
| International | 10% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Large
- Address
- 820 N LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60610-3284
- County
- Cook County
- Type
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Interdenominational
- Athletics
- NCCAA
- Offers
- Study abroad, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.