- Acceptance rate: 83% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $23,950 a year (2022–23)
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Moody Bible Institute reported an acceptance rate of 83% for fall 2024.
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Moody Bible Institute GPA requirements
Moody Bible Institute requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Moody Bible Institute hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Moody Bible Institute acceptance rate
Moody Bible Institute admitted 320 of 387 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 83%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Moody Bible Institute is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chicago, Illinois, with 1,547 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Moody Bible Institute looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Moody Bible Institute didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Moody Bible Institute awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,950 a year at Moody Bible Institute in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Moody Bible Institute?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Moody Bible Institute admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Moody Bible Institute look for?
Moody Bible Institute requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Moody Bible Institute accept?
Moody Bible Institute's acceptance rate was 83% for fall 2024: it admitted 320 of 387 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Moody Bible Institute?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Moody Bible Institute admitted 83% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Moody Bible Institute?
A lot: Moody Bible Institute requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Moody Bible Institute require the SAT or ACT?
Check Moody Bible Institute's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Moody Bible Institute didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Moody Bible Institute?
Yes. Moody Bible Institute awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Moody Bible Institute cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,950 a year at Moody Bible Institute in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Moody Bible Institute ask for a personal statement?
Yes. Moody Bible Institute requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Moody Bible Institute consider legacy status?
No. Moody Bible Institute doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Moody Bible Institute's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Moody Bible InstituteU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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