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Moody Bible Institute

Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School; Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School--Michigan; Moody Bible Institute Aviation--Spokane

Chicago, Illinois 60610-3284

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Private urban college in Chicago

Moody Bible Institute is a private urban institution in Chicago, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,399 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,007.

Established
1886
Motto
"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15
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Type
Private Bible college

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98%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,586Students
18:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$45,399Earnings 10yr
$25,007Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Moody Bible Institute Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$15,356
Room & Board$12,820
Books & Supplies$1,027
Total Cost of Attendance$34,510
Average Net Price$25,007
Median Debt at Graduation$18,149
Monthly Payment (10yr)$192

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,309
$30–48K$25,436
$48–75K$24,872
$75–110K$23,741
$110K+$23,883

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,007

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (29)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,586
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 7%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.0%
Freshman Retention89.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,210
8 Years$41,968
10 Years$45,399

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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