WNMU School of Business Reaches Record Enrollment
Western New Mexico University’s School of Business reached a record 348 declared majors this fall, with gains across several degree programs.
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A campus building at Western New Mexico University in Silver City. (Courtesy photo / Western New Mexico University)
WNMU reported its School of Business has 348 declared majors this fall, up 9% from fall 2025 and a 4% increase over two years. Several programs posted year-over-year gains, including:
- A 47% increase in Associate of Science in Business Administration students
- A 25% increase in Master of Business Administration candidates
- A 23% increase in Bachelor of Business Administration marketing majors
“Reaching 348 majors is a milestone moment...” said Miguel Vicens, associate dean of the WNMU School of Business.
The university's fall 2026 enrollment includes:
- 192 B.B.A. students across management, accounting and marketing concentrations
- 64 Bachelor of Applied Science general business majors
- 64 online M.B.A. candidates
- 28 associate degree students
Management remains the school’s largest program, followed by general business.
WNMU also highlighted recent rankings from Research.com:
- Their Bachelor of Business Administration is among the top 10 business degree programs in New Mexico
- Their online Master of Business Administration program is among the top five statewide.
"Our mission centers on expanding access to higher education...” said Vicens, “Ultimately, our goal is to help more young professionals earn a business degree or M.B.A. that creates additional opportunities..."
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