Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

525 Pine St
Scranton, PA 18509
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a private medical school associated with the Geisinger Health System in northeastern and north central Pennsylvania. GCSOM offers a community-based model of medical education with six regional campuses: North, South, Central, West, Atlanticare, and Guthrie.

School Highlights

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine serves 665 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 665 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 15%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
4
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
Total Faculty
48 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
14

Student Body

The student population of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
665 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
593 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
72 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
75 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
34 students
290 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
559 students
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
90 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
18 students
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
340 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
53%
50%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
15%
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
470
SAT Math
n/a
489
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • John Doe, Nobel Laureate, 2005 -
    • Jane Smith, Co-Founder of XYZ Innovations, 2010 -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine?
The acceptance rate of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 15%, which is lower than the state average of 81%. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine?
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate, 2005 and Jane Smith, Co-Founder of XYZ Innovations, 2010.
What is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's ranking?
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 665 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 15%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Lackawanna County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Lackawanna County, PA is Fortis Institute-Scranton. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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