A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Moody are mainly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
20%
|
There are 14% more male students than female students enrolled at Moody Bible Institute with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Moody has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,284
|
| Women |
1,126
|
Moody serves a high number of out-of-state students with 74% of the student body residing outside of Illinois or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
27%
|
| Out of State |
62%
|
| Foreign |
12%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 26.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147369 IPEDS survey data for Moody Bible Institute.
Last updated February 24, 2024