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
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (29)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
90%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •" The society was renamed "Moody Bible Institute" after Moody died in 1899.
- •Before 1900, Moody played a significant role in fund-raising to support MBI.
- •Crowell established the school on business principles of productivity and performance.
- •After several female students complained of being denied access to the then-male-only pastoral ministry program, the institute changed its policy in 2016.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IL state average + large city premium