Moody Bible Institute Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5573 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1563 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1479 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #68 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #24 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #2457 of 2,556 | For Classics and Ancient History |
| #3561 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #5910 of 6,270 | For History |
| #5953 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #6065 of 6,537 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 1,753
- Graduates
- 657
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.moody.edu
Moody Bible Institute Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Moody Bible Institute has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 92% | 97% |
| Applicants | 324 | 165 | 159 |
| Admissions | 305 | 151 | 154 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 157 | 77 | 80 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 11 | 6 |
226 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
739 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1352 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 263 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 223 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 202 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 195 (8%) |
| Asian | 96 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 71 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Moody Bible Institute is $21,368 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,179 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,151 |
| $48-75K | $22,256 |
| $75-110K | $21,115 |
| $110K+ | $21,410 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $13,680 | $8,910 |
| Tuition in-state | $13,680 | $8,910 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,680 | $8,910 |
| Fee in-district | $2,498 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,498 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,498 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,083 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,610 |
| Room charge | $7,220 |
| Meal charge | $5,390 |
Moody Bible Institute majors
Moody Bible Institute has granted 422 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs and 168 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Moody Bible Institute.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 91 | 33 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 12 | 68 | 42 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 68 | 24 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 69 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 50 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 36 | 5 | |
| Religious Education | 33 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 21 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 19 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 11 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 9 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 5 | ||
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other | 3 | ||
| Women's Ministry | 3 | ||
| Grand Total | 12 | 422 | 168 |
Moody Bible Institute has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 38% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 58% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Moody Bible Institute has published 100 scientific papers with 152 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, History, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Art & Design, Classics and Ancient History, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 | 7 |
| 2012 | 13 | 4 |
| 2013 | 10 | 9 |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 13 | 5 |
| 2016 | 15 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 | 10 |
| 2019 | 1 | 21 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021 | 3 | 12 |
| 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 | 1 | 15 |
Notable alumni
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Bart D. Ehrman
- Occupations
- writertheologianuniversity teacherphilologist
- Biography
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Bart Denton Ehrman is an American New Testament scholar focusing on textual criticism of the New Testament, the historical Jesus, and the origins and development of early Christianity. He has written and edited 30 books, including three college textbooks. He has also authored six New York Times bestsellers. He is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Mary McLeod Bethune
- Occupations
- writerhuman rights activistjournalistpoliticianteacher
- Biography
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Mary Jane McLeod Bethune was an American educator, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist, and civil rights activist. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935, established the organization's flagship journal Aframerican Women's Journal, and presided as president or leader for a myriad of African American women's organizations including the National Association for Colored Women and the National Youth Administration's Negro Division.
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Daniel Everett
- Occupations
- missionarywriteruniversity teacherlinguist
- Biography
-
Daniel Leonard Everett is an American linguist and author best known for his study of the Amazon basin's Pirahã people and their language.
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Arthur Pink
- Occupations
- preacherwritertheologianmissionaryevangelist
- Biography
-
Arthur Walkington Pink was an English Bible teacher who sparked a renewed interest in the exposition of Calvinism or Reformed Theology. Little known in his own lifetime, Pink became "one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century."
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Tim Walberg
- Enrolled in Moody Bible Institute
- Studied in 1970-1973
- Occupations
- politicianpriest
- Biography
-
Timothy Lee Walberg is an American serving as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 5th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented the 7th district from 2007 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2023. As the longest tenured member from Michigan, Walberg is the current Dean of its delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives.
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George Verwer
- Years
- 1938-2023 (aged 85)
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
George Verwer was an American evangelist and founder of Operation Mobilisation (OM), a Christian missions organization. Verwer wrote several books on various Christian themes. He was a passionate advocate of radical discipleship as the only legitimate option for people who believe in Jesus. His recent work was in India (Barathdasham in Telugu). Over a million books he authored have been distributed worldwide.
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Ed Pawlowski
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Edwin Everett Pawlowski is an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of Allentown, Pennsylvania. He held the office from 2006 until his resignation in 2018, following his election to a fourth term in 2017. He resigned after being convicted on 47 federal charges related to corruption as mayor of Allentown.
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Charles McCallon Alexander
- Occupations
- music publishersinger
- Biography
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Charles McCallon Alexander a native of East Tennessee, was a popular nineteenth-century gospel singer who worked the evangelistic circuit for many years. Over the course of his ministry, he toured with R. A. Torrey and John Wilbur Chapman, most notably. In 1904, Alexander married Helen Cadbury, daughter of the Cadbury Chocolate Company president. She toured with him on the evangelistic circuit as a women's worker. Together they spread The Pocket Testament League around the world.
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Rachel Burgin
- Years
- 1982-.. (age 42)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Rachel Burgin was a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2008 to 2012. She represented the 56th district (which was located in Hillsborough County prior to state legislative district reconfiguration in 2012.) Burgin was first elected in 2008 over Democratic opponent Lewis Laricchia, a retired union negotiator, and was overwhelmingly re-elected in 2010 over Democratic challenger David Chalela.
General info
| Alternative names | Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School--Michigan MBI Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School Moody Bible Institute--Spokane |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1886 |
| Motto | Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Timothy 2:15 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May, semester based |
| Total FTE staff | 668 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions |
Location and contacts
| Address | 820 N LaSalle Blvd Chicago, Illinois, 60610-3284 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,746,000 |
| Phone | 3123294000 |