Moody Bible Institute
820 North LaSalle Street
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 Ext 4000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Nondenominational |
| Date founded | 1886 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, 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 | 78 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 71 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 149 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 8 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 7 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 15 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 86 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 78 |
| Total number of freshmen | 164 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 674 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 708 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,382 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 217 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 153 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 370 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 891 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 861 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,752 |
| Total enrollment | 1,746 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| White | 60% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 7% |
| 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 | 2023-2024 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 30 credits |
| In-state tuition | $12,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,160 |
| Fees | $2,498 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,920 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | September 1 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $12,467 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 62% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,244 |
| Scholarship or grant | $11,160 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $12,607 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 62% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,884 |
| Scholarship or grant | $11,069 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 124 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 96 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,296 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 1,016 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 52% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $25,477 |
| 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 |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 | 165 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 151 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 86 |
| Number of female applicants | 159 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 154 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 78 |
| Total number of applicants | 324 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 305 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 164 |
| 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 | Not considered |
| 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 | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | 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 | 75% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 40% |
| Between four and five years | 15% |
| 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 |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 187 |
| Student faculty ratio | 12.89:1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Housing availability for single graduate students | Guaranteed |
| Housing availability for married graduate students | First come, first served |
| Housing application deadline | June 1 |
| 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 |
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| 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 | Audrianna 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 undergraduate men | 891 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 861 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,752 |
| Total enrollment | 1,746 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $8,910 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $8,910 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |