C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL Moody Bible Institute, founded in 1886, is a private institution with religious orientation. Its 25-acre campus is located in Chicago. Web Site www.moody.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,928 Women 1,298 (44.3%) Men 1,630 (55.7%) Graduate Students 421 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 89% of 816 applicants were admitted No Yes March 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.37 SAT Math 490-620 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 510-620 range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 21-28 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $29,514 Tuition and Fees $12,290 Room and Board $11,870 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 98 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 6% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 17% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 4% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Chicago Population 2,714,856 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Chicago 98% of freshmen, 90% of all students National Christian College Athletic Association STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 55.9% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.4% Asian 4.0% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 0.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 71.2% White 14.8% Unknown 5.9% from 24 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Required March 1 Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Application Dates and Fees Address 820 North LaSalle Boulevard City, State, Zip Chicago, IL 60610-3284 Phone (312) 329-4400 Fax (312) 329-8987 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered admissions@moody.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline December 1 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification No Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission March 1 Available Rolling, notification begins April 1 By May 1 or within 6 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen 4 required for all freshmen Christian testimony required for freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 68 Students Accepting Wait List Position 68 Students Admitted From Wait List 89% of 816 applicants were admitted 90% of 453 applicants were admitted 87% of 363 applicants were admitted 405 (99%) of 408 admitted students enrolled 36% of 734 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 490-620 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading 510-620 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 % Score of 600-700 % Score of 500-600 % Score of 400-500 % Score of 300-400 % Score of 200-300 % Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.37 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 21-28 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $29,514 Tuition and Fees $12,290 Room and Board $11,870 Books and Supplies $918 Other Expenses $4,436 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail financialaid@moody.edu Application Deadline Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Award Notification On a rolling basis Net Price Calculator URL Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required Cost to File Institution's own form PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Bible/Biblical Studies Divinity/Ministry Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Pastoral Studies/Counseling Religious Education Religious/Sacred Music Speech Communication and Rhetoric Theology/Theological Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Theology and religious vocations, Communication/journalism, Visual and performing arts None Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major, Internships Offered Only offers online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 98 Part-Time Faculty 178 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 6% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 39% of classes 30-39 students: 17% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 4% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 135,000 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Ministries, Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies, Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Pastoral Ministry and Counseling Theology Urban Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Chicago Population 2,714,856 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Chicago Very large city 25 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map Chicago Chicago Chicago Weather Temperature 12.9 average low in January, 79.6 average high in September Rain 125 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 10% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments 98% of freshmen, 90% of all students Students required to live on campus through senior year Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Christian College Athletic Association Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x Soccer x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, drama theatre, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,928 Women 1,298 (44.3%) Men 1,630 (55.7%) Full-Time Undergraduates 2,275 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 25 All Graduate Students 421 Yes 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.4% Asian 4.0% Black/African-American 4.4% Hispanic/Latino 0.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 71.2% White 14.8% Unknown 5.9% from 24 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 78.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 55.9% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 65.7% Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015