Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College seeks to:

• Enhance the quality of life for the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation
• Build a positive, strong identity of the Three Affiliated Tribes
• Ensure development of global citizenship by providing necessary training and leadership
• Develop a financially strong institution which meets the needs of the students by providing a safe learning environment that promotes diversity and relevant curriculum
• Encourage the need to voice informed opinions to make positive change
• Become a leader among tribally controlled colleges, providing the highest quality of cultural, academic, and vocational education and student services