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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

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Data last updated: August 29, 2026

98%Admit rate
$25,007Avg net price
62%Grad in 4 yrs
1,586Undergrads

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.

Established
1886
Motto
"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15
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Archers
Type
Private Bible college
98%
Acceptance
—
SAT Avg
1,586
Undergrads
18:1
Student : Faculty
62%
Grad Rate (4yr)
$45,399
Earnings 10yr
$25,007
Avg Net Price

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

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