MOBILE, Ala. – 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 campus in Alabama for 2025.
Niche’s Best Colleges 2025 rankings are based on a blend of student feedback from over 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 in Alabama
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 in Alabama
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, UM ranked #43 out of 1,353 college dorms in America.
A Christian University
The University of Mobile offers on-campus and online associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the Baptist-affiliated university is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres.
Learn more about the University of Mobile and what makes it an award-winning institution at umobile.edu. Plan a campus visit or register for a UM Day at umobile.edu/visit or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university with a vision of “Higher Education for a Higher Purpose,” founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the University of Mobile unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.