Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine: what it looks for, GPA and MCAT
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is a private medical school in Pennsylvania (Scranton).
What Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine says it looks for
Experiences
Passion for service; commitment to improving health outcomes.
Qualities
Community-mindedness, innovative ideas and ability to contribute to peers and patients.
Mission and background
Mission-aligned selection expressly stated, beyond generic institutional mission language.
The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides. Summarized from the school's admissions page, checked October 2026. Not a ranking, a rubric or a prediction of admission.
Admissions statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median GPA of admitted students | 3.90 |
| Median MCAT of admitted students | 514 |
| Interview invite rate | 12.8% |
| School type | Private |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Applications (AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026) | 6,964 |
| Matriculants | 124 |
| In-state share of entering class | 73.4% |
Sources: GPA, MCAT and interview rate: 2026 school dataset (dataset updated 2026-08-04). Applications and entering class: AAMC FACTS Table A-1, 2025-2026. Not a ranking or a prediction of admission. AesculaMD is not affiliated with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, the AAMC or AACOM.
Common questions
What does Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine look for in applicants?
From Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's own admissions pages (checked October 2026): Experiences: Passion for service; commitment to improving health outcomes. Qualities: Community-mindedness, innovative ideas and ability to contribute to peers and patients. The school names these on its own admissions pages. It is not a full list of how it decides.
What is Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's mission focus?
Mission-aligned selection expressly stated, beyond generic institutional mission language. Summarized from the school's published guidance, checked October 2026.
What GPA and MCAT do students admitted to Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine have?
The median GPA is 3.90 and the median MCAT is 514 (2026 school dataset). A median is the middle of the admitted class, not a minimum: half were admitted below it.
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