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Moody Bible Institute

Moody Bible Institute is a small, private institution located in Chicago, il. Founded in 1886, Moody Bible Institute offers undergraduate degrees in 29 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,716 undergraduates
cost $16,178 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Moody Bible Institute? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.1%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Moody Bible Institute is known for one of its top majors: Theological and Ministerial Studies. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Theological and Ministerial Studies
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $16,178
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,610
Books & supplies $932
Other expenses $4,502
Cost of attendance* $34,222
Average financial aid package $12,607
Estimated cost $21,615 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,178
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,610
Books & supplies $932
Other expenses $4,502
Cost of attendance* $34,222
Average financial aid package $12,607
Estimated cost $21,615 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Moody Bible Institute has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,716, with gender binary students split 51% male and 49% female.

Total enrollment

2,408

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
41%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Moody Bible Institute, students love their International Student Fellowship. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 820 N LaSalle Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610-3284
phone 312-329-4000
address https://www.moody.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

International student fellowship

Residence activities council (raco)

Student government association

Xn records

Informal improv

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Moody Bible Institute to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Moody Bible Institute?

Moody Bible Institute is located in Chicago, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Moody Bible Institute? 

The acceptance rate for Moody Bible Institute is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for Moody Bible Institute?

The average high school GPA for Moody Bible Institute students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Moody Bible Institute?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Moody Bible Institute including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $136,888.

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