涩里番 Named Alabama鈥檚 #1 Safest College Campus with #1 Best Dorms
MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 涩里番 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鈥檚 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 鈥済ive a uniquely authentic and credible view into what students really think about their college,鈥� Niche says.
#1 Safest College Campus in Alabama
罢丑别听#1 Safest College Campus in Alabama听ranking highlights UM鈥檚 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.听
Niche has consistently ranked the 涩里番 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 涩里番 has earned the title of听#1 Best Dorms in Alabama听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.听
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 涩里番 offers on-campus and online associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 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 涩里番 and what makes it an award-winning institution at . Plan a campus visit or register for a UM Day at or call Enrollment Services at 251.442.2222.
About the 涩里番
The 涩里番 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher听Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their听future professions in an environment where they are known.听Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The 涩里番 was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
For information about the 涩里番, areas of study, admissions and more, visit听, 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 涩里番 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.
