2.19% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 2.19% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 5,254 people applied and 115 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of GCSOM is 14.92%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, GCSOM's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is higher than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Pennsylvania, GCSOM's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 1.98%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | 2.19% | 14.92% | 5,254 | 115 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 1.98% | 9.91% | 71,266 | 1,363 |
| Public | 1.55% | 8.86% | 33,227 | 515 |
| Private | 2.30% | 10.96% | 38,039 | 848 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At GCSOM, the men to women applicants ratio is 43 to 56 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 16 to 84.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 45 to 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 65 to 35 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 5,254 | 2,270 | 2,963 | 16 | 84 |
| Matriculants | 115 | 52 | 62 | 65 | 35 |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.19% | 2.29% | 2.09% | 397.56% | 41.63% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine is 511 and the average GPA is 3.79 over 115 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., GCSOM' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine | 511 | 3.79 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Pennsylvania Medical Schools | 513 | 3.78 |
| Public | 512 | 3.76 |
| Private | 514 | 3.79 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at GCSOM.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 510 | 3.63 | - |
| 2023 | 512 | 3.75 | - |
| 2024 | 511 | 3.79 | 3.74 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is December 15, 2024. To apply to Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to GCSOM's application system by January 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at GCSOM.
The items in following table are the required items to Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-12-15 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2025-01-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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| Inorganic Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| English |
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Data Source: https://www.geisinger.edu/education/admissions/md-admissions/admission-requirements