The University of Mobile leads the state as the #1 Safest College Campus in Alabama with the #1 Best Dorms in the state in the new 2025 Niche Best Colleges ranking.
This is the fourth consecutive year the Christian university has held the #1 Best Dorms in Alabama title. In addition, UM consistently has been ranked at or near the top college in Alabama for safety by Niche, a popular ranking site that combines student reviews with national data.
Niche also named UM among the top five college campuses in Alabama for 2025.
Niche’s Best Colleges 2025 rankings are based on a blend of student feedback from more than 500,000 student reviews along with key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and other official sources. Student reviews “give a uniquely authentic and credible view into what students really think about their college,” Niche says.
#1 safest college campus
The #1 Safest College Campus in Alabama ranking highlights UM’s proactive security measures, including 24/7 on-campus security, strong partnerships with local law enforcement and a Christ-centered community environment where students are known by their peers, faculty and staff.
Niche has consistently ranked the University of Mobile among the safest college campuses in the state. Nationally, UM ranked #77 out of 1,288 college campus across America.
#1 best dorms
The University of Mobile has earned the title of #1 Best Dorms in Alabama for at least four consecutive years. The ranking celebrates residence halls that offer not just comfort, but a sense of community and a home-away-from-home where students feel safe and supported.
UM residence halls offer students a variety of choices, from apartment living to suite-style or private-style rooms, with automated laundry, a 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour security. Computer labs, media rooms, access to a full kitchen and free wi-fi, cable TV and a residential assistant on each hall who provides mentorship and helps with questions or concerns are just a few of the amenities.
Nationally, the Baptist-affiliated university ranked #43 out of 1,353 college dorms in America.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Kathy Dean and originally published by the University of Mobile.
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