Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Scranton, PennsylvaniaMD Official website

MCAT513.06AverageSource for MCAT
GPA3.81AverageSource for GPA
Class size1242025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$65,494One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine will educate aspiring physicians and scientists to serve society using a community-based, patient-centered, interprofessional and evidence-based model of education that is committed fairness and respect for all, promotes discovery and utilizes innovative techniques.
As the school states it

Admissions office

525 Pine StreetScranton, PA 18509 USA
(570) 504-9068
[email protected]

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$65,494
Out of state$72,448
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$105,637
Out of state$112,591
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$240,615
Students receiving aid
90%
Deposit
In state
$100
Out of state
$100
Health insurance
In state
$5,000
Out of state
$5,000

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsYesYes, Completed applications from out-of-state residents will be given full consideration
Canadian ApplicantsConditionsConditional, To be considered for admission, applicants must be either US Citizens or Permanent Resident
International ApplicantsConditionsNo, To be considered for admission, applicants must be either US Citizens or Permanent Resident
DACA Status ApplicantsConditionsNo, To be considered for admission, applicants must be either US Citizens or Permanent Resident
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkNoNot accepted
Pass/fail courseworkNoNot accepted

The Admissions Committee will consider coursework taken at any accredited US or Canadian institution, including coursework completed at a community college. Online coursework will not be accepted, except in instances directly related to the Pandemic.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

56.2applications per seat2025-2026
6,964applications received2025-2026
13.7%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    June 2023
    Latest accepted
    September 30, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are recommending applicants submit PREview scores
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $100
    Sent to
    Secondary application will be sent to all applicants upon receipt of verified AMCAS application.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadlineNot stated by the school
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted with conditions
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted
  6. Interview
    Format
    MMI
    Invitations
    August 1, 2026
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    Yes
    In state
    $100
    Out of state
    $100
    Refundable
    Yes
    Credited
    Yes

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryLab4Recommended
  • Biochemistry2 semesters each of organic chemistry with lab Biochemistry will not be accepted in lieu of organic chemistry.Lab8Required
  • Biology2 semesters each of general biology with lab Upper level biology courses will be considered.Lab8Recommended
  • Chemistry2 semesters each of organic chemistry with lab. Biochemistry coursework will not be accepted in lieu of organic chemistry.Lab8Recommended
  • Chemistry2 semesters each of general chemsitry with labLab8Required
  • Physical Chemistry2 semesters each of general chemistry with lab. Upper level coursework will be considered.Lab8Recommended
  • Physics2 semesters each of general physics with lab Upper level physics coursework will be considered.Lab8Recommended
  • Statistics3Recommended

Interview

MMIVideo interview: YesRegional interviews: no
How the school describes it

Interviews will be conducted virtually and will follow the multiple mini interview format.

Invitations

August 1, 2026

A typical interview day

The admissions interview is a critical piece of the application process. It provides the Admissions Committee with deeper insight into who you are as a candidate. Also, it gives the candidate a more in- depth look at the School of Medicine's Total Health Curriculum, which is built on the science of learning and uses an evidence- based approach to train skilled, compassionate physicians who provide individualized care of patients and promote health in their communities. After the Admissions Committee reviews the applications, selected applicants will receive an email invitation to interview at the School of Medicine. The Committee will consider the candidates' academic potential for success and alignment with the school's mission and values.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
380
Waitlist offers
45

A student's position on the waitlist is confidential. If applicants are selected from the waitlist, they are called and emailed and asked to reply according to AAMC traffic rules.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-07-11.

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