Fall has officially arrived here in Maine. That means (allegedly) cooler weather, leaves falling, football-filled weekends, and schools bustling with the next generation of leaders.

It’s also that time of year when annual school rankings begin to roll out—most notably, the U.S. News & World Report’s highly anticipated list of the best colleges in the country . Getty Images Getty Images loading...

These rankings are more than just bragging rights. U.S. News & World Report meticulously analyzes thousands of American colleges to identify the cream of the crop. The rankings are broken down into a wide variety of categories, with customizable search filters to help readers find what matters most to them.

How did Maine do in this Year's College Rankings?

Maine performed relative

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