New Mexico Highlands is a comprehensive state institution offering programs in liberal arts, sciences, and professional disciplines. The university is committed to excellence in teaching, discovering, preserving and applying knowledge and is responsive to new opportunities for teaching, learning, research and public service created by a changing environment.

New Mexico Highlands University provides personal attention to undergraduates and graduates. Dedicated faculty and staff readily interact with students, supporting both academic and extracurricular activities. The university brings together students from distinctive cultural, socioeconomic, linguistic, geographic, religious, and educational backgrounds. A sensitive admissions policy offers every student educational opportunities, and challenging academic programs create and promote an environment in which all students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The university recognizes its special obligation to undergraduate education and to the preparation of undergraduates for advanced degrees or challenging professional careers.