DEMING – Students in the Western New Mexico University School of Business continue to outperform their peers nationwide, including those attending AACSB-accredited institutions, according to results from Fall 2025 standardized testing.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program at Western New Mexico University complete a comprehensive examination administered by Peregrine Global Services. The exam evaluates student knowledge across multiple business disciplines, including economics, marketing, human resource management, and business ethics. Students take the assessment when entering the program and again upon completion, allowing the university to measure academic growth over time.
Results from the Fall 2025 Standardized Test, administered to senior students enrolled in their capstone course, show that WNMU students exceeded Region 6 and other comparison groups by an overall average of 15 percent. University officials noted that these scores also surpassed results from students attending AACSB-accredited institutions.
Associate Dean of the School of Business Miguel Vicens Feliberty said the continued strong performance reflects the academic rigor of the program.
“These consistent outcomes, year after year, prove the success of the School of Business degrees at WNMU,” Vicens said. “It is proof that our faculty remain top professors for instruction in the country, ensuring our students receive an education that rivals any institution.”
In recent years, the School of Business has expanded its assessment process to include the MBA program. The most recent data shows WNMU MBA students scored 18 percent higher than the Region 6 comparison group and 20 percent higher than the average of all four comparison groups used in the analysis.
Vicens said the results directly translate to post-graduation value for students.
“The Fall 2025 results demonstrate that WNMU students are highly competitive in the workforce,” he said. “We are proud of the work our faculty and students have done—and continue to do—to achieve such outstanding results.”
To further evaluate long-term academic growth, the School of Business has implemented entrance exams in Introduction to Business courses. That data contributes to a Pairwise Report covering 2020 through 2025, comparing student improvement across 14 subject areas from program entry to graduation.
University officials said this “closing of the loop” approach demonstrates significant academic advancement and supports Quality Assurance Reports submitted every two years to the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. The data is used to continuously strengthen program learning outcomes and maintain high academic standards.