Bates College – LewistonAlso tied at 24th, Bates rounds out Maine’s trio of elite liberal arts colleges. For context, the top three liberal arts colleges this year were Williams College, Amherst College, and the United States Naval Academy. Getty Images Getty Images loading...READ MORE: Maine's Cooper Flagg Reportedly Made $28M Before NBA DebutHow Did Maine's Colleges do in the National Rankings? Husson University – BangorRounding out Maine’s entries, Husson earned recognition for its low student-to-faculty ratio, strong job placement, and engaged student life. Maine's College and University Mascots Ranked