The Medical Sciences Building (MSB) in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is home to the northeast campus of the region’s only medical school, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Students, faculty and staff call this 185,000-square-foot building home. Downtown Scranton has several parking garages throughout the city. Metered and/or street parking is also available. For special events or visits, student and employee parking lots might be open to the public.
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)
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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.
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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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is Lackawanna College (0.2 miles away)
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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)
