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Moody Bible Institute
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  • 4 Year
  • CHICAGO, IL

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade D minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade A minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Moody is an above-average private, Christian college located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,511 undergraduate students. The Moody acceptance rate is 98%. Popular majors include Religious Vocations, Theological and Ministerial Studies, and Biblical Studies. Graduating 53% of students, Moody alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $27,000.

About

820 N LASALLE BLVD
CHICAGO, IL 60610
Athletic Division
NCCAA Division II
Athletic Conference
No data available  

Moody Bible Institute Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

MBI Admissions

Acceptance Rate
98%
Application Deadline
March 1
SAT Range
990-1200
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$21,399 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,690 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
88%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 31 responses
51%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 43 responses
43%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 44 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
5
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
3
Online Associates Programs
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    3%
  • On Campus
    73%
  • Online
    24%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,511 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
392
Undergrads Over 25
29%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 27 responses
  • Kind and accepting
    48%
  • Passionate
    41%
  • ..
    4%
  • Driven
    4%
  • Nerdy
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
70%
Poll
95%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 40 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 56 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 33 responses
  • Excellent Christian School with great foundation
    61%
  • Educationally challenging & high moral standards.
    30%
  • Fast-paced
    3%
  • Home away from home
    3%
  • NO GOOD for online
    3%
  • Strict
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
No data available  
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
53%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 29 responses

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