faculty-to-student ratio

Faculty-to-student ratio measures the number of faculty members (professors, instructors) relative to students in a school or university. It indicates how many students, on average, each faculty member teaches or advises. A lower ratio typically suggests smaller class sizes and more personalized attention, while a higher ratio may mean larger classes and less individual interaction. This ratio helps prospective students assess the learning environment, with the aim of providing a sense of how closely students can work with faculty. It is an important factor in understanding the level of support and engagement likely available in an academic setting.