Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IL
82.7%
Acceptance Rate
$15,786
Avg Cost (In-State)
$15,786
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
62.1%
Graduation Rate
1,510
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
Rolling admissions
Common App
No
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
2
Letters of Rec
3
Interview
Not required
Essays: Personal testimony of faith and essay on calling to ministry or vocation
Note: Pastoral reference required, Christian character reference required, statement of faith agreement
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$40,210
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$45,399
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
62%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | $33,488 | $38,907 | 113 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | $35,114 | $50,342 | 109 |
| Religious Education. | $30,671 | $36,770 | 97 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | $35,426 | $44,522 | 93 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | $26,236 | $40,561 | 81 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $36,963 | $48,158 | 27 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | — | $67,178 | — |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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