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Faculty
What is the first thing out of most UMass Boston students' mouths when asked what they love most about the university? "My professors." 
UMass Boston faculty are by far some of the best anywhere. Not only are many of them the top scholars in their fields—running cutting-edge research and winning prestigious awards—but they’re also well known for their passion for teaching and their dedication to students.
The faculty of UMass Boston inspire amazing things both in the classroom and out in the world.
A few facts and figures about UMass Boston faculty:
- The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
- Average class size is 28.
- Of the 862 UMass Boston faculty members, 444 are full-time and 418 are part-time.
- 92% of faculty hold the highest degree in their field.
- 9 Fulbright recipients, 1 Atlantic Fellowship, 1 Guggenheim, and 3 American Academy for the Advancement of Science Fellowships have been awarded to faculty in the last few years.
- Other distinctions include fellowships from the American Psychology Association and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Los Angeles Times’s “Best Books of 2002” Award, and a Pulitzer Prize.
Read more about UMass Boston faculty at our five colleges’ websites:
- College of Management Faculty
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty
- College of Public and Community Service Faculty
- College of Science and Mathematics Faculty
- College of Liberal Arts Faculty
For information about specific College of Liberal Arts faculty members, please visit each department’s website for faculty listings and profiles.