Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
#96 in Best Medical Schools
#45 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
Founded in 2008, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Scranton, PA.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is ranked 96th in Best Medical Schools and 45th in Expensive Medical School Tuition.
The following statements briefly introduce Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 511 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 512.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 3.79 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.77.
- The 2024 tuition & fees at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is $69,630 - the average medical school tuition is $61,203.
- The acceptance rate* at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 2.19% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.97%.
- Total 472 medical school students have enrolled to Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine for the academic year 2023-2024.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2024 Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is $69,630. The 2024 tuition & fees is increased by 2.29% compared to the previous year rate (2023). Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's tuition is 6.38% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 1.8% higher than average tuition of Pennsylvania medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is $18,855. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $36,750.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $16,983 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $9,553.
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $69,630 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $65,457 |
| Pennsylvania Private Medical School Average | $68,386 |
| Living Costs | $16,983 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $9,553 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Undergraduate Program | $18,855 |
| Graduate Program | $36,750 |
4-Year MD Program Total Costs
The tuition for MD program varies by medical years depending on mandatory fees and required course works. The estimated COA (cost of attendance) for the standard four(4) years MD program at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is $380,120 based on the current tuition rate.
The COA includes the costs for tuition & fees, room & board, transportation, books & supplies, and other personal miscellaneous expenses. The following table summarizes medical school costs for four(4) years by year and cost item.
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | 4 Years Estimation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $68,068 | $68,403 | $68,403 | $67,638 | $272,512 |
| Room & Board / transportation | $15,483 | $16,298 | $17,928 | $16,298 | $66,007 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 | $300 | $1,470 | $700 | $4,470 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses | $8,710 | $9,168 | $10,085 | $9,168 | $37,131 |
| COA | $94,261 | $94,169 | $97,886 | $93,804 | $380,120 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 511. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.79 and it is around average compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.77).
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | 511 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | 3.79 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.77 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 3.78 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2024 acceptance rate at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 2.19% where 5,254 applicants have applied to and 115 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at GCSOM is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.97%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 5,254 | 862 (16.4%) |
4,392 (83.6%) |
2,270 (43.2%) |
2,963 (56.4%) |
| Enrolled | 115 | 75 (65.2%) |
40 (34.8%) |
52 (45.2%) |
62 (53.9%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.19% | 8.71% | 0.91% | 2.29% | 2.09% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.88% | 1.26% | 3.93% | 4.02% |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 1.98% | 6.83% | 1.44% | 1.96% | 2.00% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 115 first-time students have enrolled in Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.By residency, 65.2% of new students is Pennsylvania residents and 34.8% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 53.9% of enrolled students is women and 45.2% is men students.
A total of 472 students have enrolled to Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. By gender, there are 227 male and 244 female students at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
| 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 472 |
| Men Students | 227 |
| Women Students | 244 |
| First-time Students | 115 |