Moody Bible Institute: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5020 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1407 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1329 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 55 of 100 | In Illinois |
| # 19 of 38 | In Chicago |
| # 2786 of 99 | For Classics and Ancient History |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
83%
Enrollment
367
Average SAT
1,125
Average ACT
23
Avg. cost to attend
$21,614 /y
Aid receiving
90%
Undergraduates
1,547
Graduates
655
Male:Female Ratio
55:45
Religion
Interdenominational
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Moody Bible Institute has an acceptance rate of 83% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult 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 | 83% | 83% | 83% |
| Applicants | 387 | 182 | 205 |
| Admissions | 320 | 154 | 166 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 188 | 106 | 82 |
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
| â– White | 42% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 9% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 6% |
| â– Black or African American | 8% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 27% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Moody Bible Institute.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Moody Bible Institute majors
Moody Bible Institute has granted 17 associate degrees across 3 programs, 369 bachelor's degrees across 11 programs, and 211 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 | - | 97 | 33 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 4 | 77 | 31 |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 12 | 37 | 50 |
| Divinity & Ministry | - | - | 59 |
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | 55 | - |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | - | 30 | 4 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | - | 32 |
| Religious Education | - | 26 | - |
| Theology & Theological Studies | - | 20 | - |
| Youth Ministry | - | 16 | - |
| Women's Ministry | - | 6 | - |
| Worship Ministry | - | 3 | - |
| Religious & Sacred Music | - | 2 | - |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other | - | - | 2 |
| Grand Total | 17 | 369 | 211 |
Publications & Citations
Moody Bible Institute has published 124 scientific papers with 282 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, History, Political Science, Law, Classics and Ancient History, Computer Science, Art & Design, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
118
/ 280
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
106
/ 242
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
92
/ 112
|
| History |
88
/ 135
|
| Political Science |
81
/ 244
|
| Law |
77
/ 195
|
| Classics and Ancient History |
59
/ 38
|
| Computer Science |
59
/ 182
|
| Art & Design |
55
/ 105
|
| Environmental Science |
51
/ 135
|
| Geography and Cartography |
48
/ 135
|
| Archaeology |
48
/ 135
|
| Literature |
43
/ 93
|
| Library and Information science |
42
/ 54
|
| Linguistics |
34
/ 112
|
| Sociology |
32
/ 143
|
| Biology |
23
/ 129
|
| Engineering |
22
/ 63
|
| Physics |
17
/ 61
|
| Psychology |
15
/ 90
|
| Economics |
14
/ 77
|
| Geology |
14
/ 73
|
| Art History |
14
/ 0
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
13
/ 90
|
| Paleontology |
13
/ 73
|
| Business |
12
/ 94
|
| Development Studies |
11
/ 52
|
| Social Psychology |
11
/ 21
|
| Acoustical Engineering |
10
/ 39
|
| Medicine |
10
/ 56
|
| Aesthetics |
9
/ 15
|
| Chemistry |
8
/ 49
|
| Structural Engineering |
7
/ 24
|
| Finance |
6
/ 46
|
| Child Psychology |
6
/ 0
|
| Creative Writing |
5
/ 2
|
| Ecology |
5
/ 26
|
| Computational Linguistics |
5
/ 31
|
| Communications and Public Relations |
4
/ 48
|
| Fashion Design |
4
/ 2
|
Annual publication & citation counts
9 Notable alumni
1. Rachel Burgin
1982-. (aged 44)
politician
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...
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2. Charles McCallon Alexander
1867-1920 (aged 53)
singer
music publisher
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...
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3. Arthur Pink
1886-1952 (aged 66)
theologian
writer
preacher
evangelist
missionary
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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4. Ed Pawlowski
1965-. (aged 61)
politician
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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All 9 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School--MichiganMBIMoody Theological Seminary and Graduate SchoolMoody 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 staff
698
Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Address
820 N LaSalle Blvd Chicago, Illinois, 60610-3284 United States
City Population
2,746,000
Phone
3123294000
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