Moody Bible Institute

Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Large city

83%Acceptance rate

$22,221Average net price / year

62%Graduation rate

$45,399Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$18,149Median debt at graduation

1,510Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees: $15,786
Total cost of attendance: $34,327
Room & board: $13,410
Books & supplies: $1,062
Average net price: $22,221

Net price by family income

$0–30k: $21,293
$30–48k: $23,057
$48–75k: $20,599
$75–110k: $25,676
$110k+: $22,897

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Admissions

Acceptance rate: 82.7%

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 62%
First-year retention: 84%
Median earnings (6 yrs): $40,210
Median earnings (10 yrs): $45,399
Median debt (graduates): $18,149
3-year loan default rate: 0.0%
Students with Pell grants: 36%
Students with federal loans: 42%

Programs: what graduates earn

11 of 33 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

Program	Graduates	Earnings	Median debt
Communication and Media Studies	—	$36,963	$12,500
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	63	$35,426	$12,180
Bible/Biblical Studies	45	$35,114	$12,690
Theological and Ministerial Studies	126	$33,488	$15,000
Religious Education	28	$30,671	$12,647
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	74	$26,236	$14,250
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	—	$67,178	—

Master's degree

Program	Graduates	Earnings	Median debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies	70	$61,890	$25,442
Bible/Biblical Studies	43	$53,860	$18,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	20	$40,708	—
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other	12	$32,025	—

Students

Undergraduates: 1,510
Graduate students: 819
Part-time: 19%
Women / men: 46% / 54%
White: 47%
Hispanic: 7%
Black: 5%
Asian: 3%
International: 8%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio: 14:1
Avg faculty salary: $82,917 / year
Full-time faculty: 35%
Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission
Website: www.moody.edu
Also known as: Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School; Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School--Michigan; Moody Bible Institute Aviation--Spokane

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Moody Bible Institute?

82.7% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Moody Bible Institute cost?

The average net price after grants is $22,221 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $15,786 and the full cost of attendance is $34,327.

How much do Moody Bible Institute graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $45,399 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

62% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL · Public · 4,372 students	$6,375	—	31%	$41,625
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Chicago, IL · Public · 4,207 students	$7,397	—	26%	$36,531
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.