Moody Bible Institute
820 North LaSalle Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60610
Chicago, IL 60610
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https://www.moody.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 312-329-4000 |
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|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Nondenominational |
| Date founded | 1886 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | Association for Biblical Higher Education, Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 18 acres |
| County | Cook |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 106 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 82 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 188 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 15 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 8 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 23 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 121 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 90 |
| Total number of freshmen | 211 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 652 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 573 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,225 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 183 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 139 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 322 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 835 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 712 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,547 |
| Number of male graduate students | 395 |
| Number of female graduate students | 260 |
| Total number of graduate students | 655 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,230 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 972 |
| Total enrollment | 2,202 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| White | 62% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 6% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 75% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 50 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 10% |
| Number of countries represented | 55 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 28% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $13,152 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,152 |
| Fees | $2,634 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,990 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | September 1 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 312-967-4624 Ext 4624 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800-967-4624 Ext 4624 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 182 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 154 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 121 |
| Number of female applicants | 205 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 166 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 90 |
| Total number of applicants | 387 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 320 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 211 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | March 1 |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | April 1 |
| Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline | December 1 |
| Notification date for early decision applicants | January 15 |
| Number who applied for early decision | 124 |
| Number who were admitted via early decision | 115 |
| Fall transfer application deadline | March 1 |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | April 15 |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.0 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Very important |
| Application essay | Very important |
| Character/personal qualities | Very important |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Level of applicant's interest | Very important |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Very important |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | 10 years |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 11% |
| 500 - 599 | 78% |
| 600 - 699 | 11% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 22% |
| 500 - 599 | 56% |
| 600 - 699 | 22% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 40% |
| 18 - 23 | 40% |
| 30 - 36 | 20% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 84% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 46% |
| Between four and five years | 10% |
| Between five and six years | 4% |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 213 |
| Student faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 semester hours |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 semester hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (65) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Henry Crowell Learning Center |
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|---|---|
| National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 28 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | International Student Fellowship, Residence Activities Council (RACO), Student Government Association, XN Records, Informal Improv |
| Feature | Note |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 57% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 56% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing options | Men only, women only |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 90% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 70% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Admissions Cageai |
| Grad admissions contact title | Associate Dean of Admissions |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 312-967-4624 Ext 4624 |
| Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) | 800-967-4624 Ext 4624 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 109 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 76 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 185 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 286 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 184 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 470 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 395 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 260 |
| Total number of graduate students | 655 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 835 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 712 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,547 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 1,230 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 972 |
| Total enrollment | 2,202 |
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition* | $9,702 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $9,702 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |