School Highlights
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine serves 810 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- 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
Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools & Centers
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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 43% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
810 students
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
612 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
198 students
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
612 students
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
198 students
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
47%
52%
% Hawaiian
6%
3%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
10%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6111%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,234
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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: Diversity in US community colleges.
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