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Moody Bible Institute

#731 in US ranking Chicago, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$35,530
Tuition & fees
$15,786
Avg. aid
$11,650
Receiving aid
90%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
62%
Median salary
$38,627
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Moody Bible Institute?

Moody Bible Institute's recurring gatherings include Founder's Week, a longstanding program of Bible teaching associated with the institution's history. It is a more distinctive institutional tradition than a routine campus social event and reflects Moody's emphasis on Christian instruction.

Reported student events also include Plazaganza and a Welcome Back BBQ, which provide opportunities to meet others outside class. Event names and schedules can change from year to year. Students interested in attending or volunteering should use the current campus calendar rather than assume that a past event will take place in the same form each term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Moody Bible Institute?

Moody Bible Institute offers college-operated undergraduate housing in Chicago, with dining available to residential students. Housing availability is not the same as a guarantee of placement, and applicants should check current eligibility, application steps, deadlines, and residence policies before making travel plans.

Reported housing includes high-speed internet access. First-year students are not permitted to register or park a car on campus under the reported policy, an important consideration for anyone intending to bring a vehicle to Chicago. Commuters should separately assess transit time and the cost of daily travel.

Meal-plan rules, dining access, and housing options can vary by student category and term. Before accepting an offer, a student should compare the housing agreement and meal-plan terms with the academic calendar, particularly if arriving early, staying over breaks, or attending summer classes.

Moody Bible Institute Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

28

Moody Bible Institute Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
56%
Campus size
18 acres

Moody Bible Institute Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Moody Bible Institute Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Henry Crowell Learning Center

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Moody Bible Institute Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Moody Bible Institute Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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