School Highlights
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine serves 607 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 173 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
173 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
607 students
448 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
586 students
282 students
# Part-Time Students
21 students
166 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
586 students
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
21 students
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
17%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
58%
61%
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
11%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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