The results are in: University of Mobile won No. 1 Safest Campus + Best Dorms in Alabama (by Niche) — again. This is the fifth consecutive year the local Christian college has held the No. 1 title for Best Dorms in Alabama + the second consecutive year they’ve won No. 1 for Safest College Campus in Alabama.
On a nationwide scale, University of Mobile was ranked #31 of 1,369 for Best College Dorms + #52 of 1,560 for Safest College Campuses.
Niche is a popular ranking + review site that helps people connect with the right school, from K-12 to college to grad school. Rankings are based on student reviews + key statistics collected by U.S. Department of Education.
Here’s a quick rundown:
UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE:
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- Acceptance rate: 79%
- Net price/year: $22, 382
- Total undergrad students: 1,308
- Location: 5735 College Parkway, Mobile, AL 36613
BEST AL DORMS OFFER:
- Safety
- Cleanliness
- Modern amenitities
- Reasonable prices
SAFEST AL CAMPUSES OFFER:
- Safe + healthy environment
- Little to no:
- Campus crime
- Drugs
- Alcohol usage
“I love the safety of this campus one way in always guarded by a security officer. Each dorm building can only be entered with a key card. And each room door has its own lock. Lighting at night is bright, and I feel safe when I go for a run, even after dark.”
~ Sophomore review of University of Mobile on Jan. 6, 2025 (Niche)
South Alabama + Spring Hill were also ranked, with South coming in at No. 3 for Best Dorms in AL + No. 12 for Safest College Campuses in AL. Spring Hill placed in the No. 13 spot for Best Dorms in AL +
Keep reading to find out what other Alabama colleges made the list!
SOUTH ALABAMA RANKED
South Alabama also placed near the top of the list for Best Dorms, holding the No. 3 spot in Alabama behind University of Mobile + University of Alabama. For the Safest College Campuses list, South was ranked No. 12.
UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE:
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- Acceptance rate: 71%
- Net price/year: $16,074
- Total undergrad students: 9,241
- Location: 307 N. University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36688
Nationwide, University of South was ranked:
- Best College Dorms: #31 of 1,369
- Safest College Campuses: #943 of 1,560
“Every dorm room on campus is nice, livable and clean and so is the campus itself. The University of South Alabama is a great school.”
~ Junior’s review of University of South Alabama on April 22, 2026 (Niche)
SPRING HILL COLLEGE RANKED
Spring Hill College was placed in the No. 13 spot for Best Dorms in Alabama. The Jesuit-Catholic college is a private institution that was founded in 1830.
SPRING HILL COLLEGE:
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- Acceptance rate: 77%
- Net price/year: $22,858
- Total undergrad students: 783
- Location: 4000 Dauphin St, Mobile, Alabama 36608
Nationwide, Spring Hill College was ranked:
- Best College Dorms: #538 of 1,369
“The campus is small but quiet. It’s a little pricey, but I enjoy it. There are several dorm halls to choose from. I enjoy the other students that I have met. There are various organizations and clubs to which you can join.”
~ Sophomore review of Spring Hill College, August 2025 (Niche)
TOP 15 BEST COLLEGE DORMS + SAFEST CAMPUSES IN AL
BEST DORMS IN ALABAMA:
- University of Mobile
- University of Alabama
- University of South Alabama
- Troy University
- The University of West Alabama
- Faulkner University
- Auburn University at Montgomery
- University of North Alabama
- University of Alabama – Birmingham
- Jacksonville State University
- The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Samford University
- Spring Hill College
- Oakwood University
- Auburn University
SAFEST COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN ALABAMA:
- University of Mobile
- Samford University
- Athens State University
- University of Montevallo
- The University of West Alabama
- Faulkner University
- Troy University
- The University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Auburn University
- Huntington College
- Jacksonville State
- University of South Alabama
- Talladega College
- University of North Alabama
- Stillman College
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