by our College Data Analytics TeamAre students coming back to Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School after their first year? Are Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School students graduating in a timely manner? What happens to the students who don't graduate? Get all your questions answered here.
The percentage of first-time / full-time students who return for their second year is tracked as the freshmen retention rate.
With 82% students making it past their freshmen year, Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Illinois, the average is 72.64%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School | 82% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Illinois | 72.64% |
Of the 538 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 47% of the cohort graduated. After six years 50% had completed their degree, and 52% after eight years.
Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School graduation rate 50%.
How long does it take to get a bachelor's degree at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School? The standard length of time for most students is 4.24 years.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 416 | 39% |
| Six Years | 538 | 50% |
| Eight Years | 18 | 2% |
| Did Not Complete | 516 | 48% |
Approximately 516 students or 48% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 516 students who did not complete their degree?
6 are still enrolled.
230 transferred to another institution.
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School lost contact with the remaining 267 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 1.2% |
| Transferred | 230 | 44.6% |
| Dropped Out | 267 | 51.7% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75% |
| Black / African-American | 44% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| International | 78% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 38% |
| Unknown | 65% |
| White | 62% |
First-time, full-time students, under the age of 25 are known as traditional students. These students are more likely to graduate in four years than so called 'non-traditional' students that includes part-time students, transfer students, or adult learners. Some schools cater to non-traditional students and it may affect their overall graduation rates.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
How does this school do graduating the type of student you are most concerned bout?
First-time / full-time students at Moody Bible Institute represent 37% of the students in the class of 2015, and 44.42% of Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 47%, first-time students in the Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School graduation rate was 61%, and by the eight year mark, 62% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 47% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 61% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 62% | 47.82% |
150 first-time / full-time students or 38% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
72 transferred to another institution.
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School lost contact with the remaining 74 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 4.00% |
| Transferred | 72 | 48.00% |
| Dropped Out | 74 | 49.33% |
First-time / part-time students at Moody Bible Institute represent 4.48% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 29%, first-time, part-time students in the Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 31%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 17% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 29% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 31% | 23.72% |
33 first-time / part-time students or 69% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
4 are still enrolled.
12 transferred to another institution.
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School lost contact with the remaining 17 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 4 | 12.12% |
| Transferred | 12 | 36.36% |
| Dropped Out | 17 | 51.52% |
381 Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 35.54% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 62%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 64%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 62% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 64% | 55.07% |
136 non first-time / part-time students or 36% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
6 are still enrolled.
67 transferred to another institution.
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School lost contact with the remaining 63 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 6 | 4.41% |
| Transferred | 67 | 49.26% |
| Dropped Out | 63 | 46.32% |
251 Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 23.41% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 19%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 22%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 19% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 22% | 37.80% |
197 non first-time / part-time students or 78% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
5 are still enrolled.
79 transferred to another institution.
Moody Theological Seminary and Graduate School lost contact with the remaining 113 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 5 | 2.54% |
| Transferred | 79 | 40.10% |
| Dropped Out | 113 | 57.36% |
