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Moody Bible Institute

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,107
Religious affiliation Interdenominational
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 53%

Located in Chicago, Illinois, Moody Bible Institute is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Moody Bible Institute is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Moody Bible Institute is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Moody Bible Institute is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The student retention rate of 73% at Moody Bible Institute suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,335

Cost of attendance at Moody Bible Institute in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,335

Cost of attendance at Moody Bible Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Moody Bible Institute received on average $9,690 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,690
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 63 33% $4,455 $280,661
Other Federal Grant 63 33% $4,703 $296,261
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 160 83% $8,141 $1,302,587
Total Grant & Scholarships 165 86% $9,690 $1,598,848

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Moody Bible Institute students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Moody Bible Institute students is 52.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.6%.

52.6%

  • asian 54.6% 6 students
  • African American 50.0% 3 students
  • white 44.4% 75 students
  • unknown 59.2% 71 students
  • hispanic 43.8% 14 students
  • International Students 73.1% 38 students
  • Mixed Race 30.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NCCAA
    National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Moody Bible Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Moody Bible Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges

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