Moody Bible Institute is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chicago, Illinois with 1,510 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, costs an average of $19,426 a year after grants and graduates 63% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Moody Bible Institute acceptance rate and admissions
Moody Bible Institute admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Moody Bible Institute tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $16,314 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,150 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $35,530 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $19,426 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $19,426 a year after grants and scholarships, $16,104 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Moody Bible Institute's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Moody Bible Institute graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 63% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $49,594 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $19,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Moody Bible Institute majors and what graduates earn
Moody Bible Institute awarded bachelor's degrees in 7 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from bible/biblical studies ($50,342).
All 7 majors at Moody Bible Institute
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 37 | $37,000 | $50,342 | $18,000 |
| Pastoral ministry | 52 | $39,557 | $44,522 | $19,490 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | 55 | $34,945 | $40,561 | $22,000 |
| Divinity and ministry | 117 | $43,621 | $38,907 | $17,500 |
| Religious Education | 26 | $34,169 | $36,770 | $26,000 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 77 | $38,091 | n/a | $20,594 |
| Religious Music and Worship | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Moody Bible Institute
6 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 6 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 92 | $61,079 | $48,426 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Master's | 50 | $74,341 | $45,188 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 32 | n/a | $35,572 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | Master's | 31 | $39,996 | n/a |
| Pastoral ministry | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,510 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 46% women, 54% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Moody Bible Institute?
Moody Bible Institute admitted 83% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Moody Bible Institute cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $16,314. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $19,426 a year in 2024-25.
Is Moody Bible Institute test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Moody Bible Institute reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Moody Bible Institute?
63% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Moody Bible Institute graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $49,594 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.