Moody Bible Institute Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #5284 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1459 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1378 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #60 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #21 of 38 | In Chicago |
| #718 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #4774 of 5,073 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Interdenominational
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 2,161
- Graduates
- 709
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.moody.edu
Moody Bible Institute Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 98% | 97% |
| Applicants | 361 | 170 | 191 |
| Admissions | 352 | 166 | 186 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 190 | 95 | 95 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 21 | 12 | 9 |
141 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
953 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 1628 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 374 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 245 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 222 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 211 (7%) |
| Asian | 109 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,301 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,072 |
| $48-75K | $19,450 |
| $75-110K | $18,899 |
| $110K+ | $20,334 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,520 | $8,280 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,520 | $8,280 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,520 | $8,280 |
| Fee in-district | $2,450 | $650 |
| Fee in-state | $2,450 | $650 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,450 | $650 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,335 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,710 |
| Room charge | $6,730 |
| Meal charge | $4,980 |
Moody Bible Institute Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | 80 | 54 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 92 | 41 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 105 | 17 | |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 80 | 7 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 47 | 7 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 39 | ||
| Religious Education | 36 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 32 | 4 | |
| Youth Ministry | 22 | ||
| Women's Ministry | 11 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 10 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 5 | ||
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other | 4 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 6 | 512 | 183 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 60% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 | 4 |
| 2012 | 13 | 2 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 | 5 |
| 2015 | 12 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 |
| 2017 | 12 | 8 |
| 2018 | 6 | 8 |
| 2019 | 1 | 9 |
| 2020 | 0 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 | 7 |
Notable alumni
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Bart D. Ehrman
- Occupations
- philologistuniversity teacherwritertheologian
- Biography
-
Bart Denton Ehrman is an agnostic atheist 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
- teacherjournalistpoliticianwriterhuman rights activist
- Biography
-
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 myriad African American women's organizations including the National Association for Colored Women and the National Youth Administration's Negro Division. She also was appointed as a national adviser to president Franklin D. Roosevelt, whom she worked with to create the Federal Council on colored Affairs, also known as the Black Cabinet. She is well known for starting a private school for African-American students in Daytona Beach, Florida. It later continued to develop as Bethune-Cookman University. Bethune was the sole African American woman officially a part of the US delegation that created the United Nations charter, and she held a leadership position for the American Women's Voluntary Services founded by Alice Throckmorton McLean. For her lifetime of activism, she was deemed "acknowledged First Lady of Negro America" by Ebony magazine in July 1949 and was known by the Black Press as the "Female Booker T. Washington". She was known as "The First Lady of The Struggle" because of her commitment to gain better lives for African Americans.
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Daniel Everett
- Occupations
- linguistuniversity teacherwritermissionary
- Biography
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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
- theologianevangelistpreachermissionarywriter
- 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 politician. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 7th congressional district since 2011. He previously represented the district from 2007 to 2009.
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George Verwer
- Years
- 1939-.. (age 83)
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
George Verwer is an Evangelist and is the founder of Operation Mobilisation (OM), a Christian missions organization. Verwer has written several books on various Christian themes. He is a passionate advocate of radical discipleship as the only legitimate option for people who believe in Jesus. In recent days, he has been working in India (Barathdasham in Telugu) ministered in various languages including Hindi, Telugu and Tamil. Over a million books he has authored have been distributed worldwide. He preaches in many churches in zoom and is very passionate about spreading the word of God.
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Rachel Burgin
- Years
- 1982-.. (age 40)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
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 | 408 |
| 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 |