<p>Third the suggestion on Illinois Wesleyan. My D is a freshman BFA this year and loves the school and the theatre department. It is small (both the school and the theatre department) but very close knit – competitive but not cut-throat. She has felt welcomed and supported by the older students. And academically stronger than we expected (pleasantly so). They admit about 6 BFA MTs and 6 BFA Actors each year.</p>