Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

525 Pine St
Scranton, PA 18509
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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 (26-27)

  • 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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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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
48 staff
28 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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 less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
665 students
382 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
593 students
294 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
72 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
88 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
34 students
292 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
559 students
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
88 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
18 students
9 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%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
89%
Acceptance Rate
15%
82%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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 82%. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
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 (26-27)

  • 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 lower than the national average of 0.74. 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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