<p>Muhlenberg and Skidmore (which again, would not be safety schools for many kids) are both extremely strong in theater. No, a BA is not just like a BFA but it can be good training and intense. I know extremely serious MT students who CHOSE a BA over BFAs they got into in fact. </p>
<p>I do not think this forum is weak in suggestions of non-audition BA schools. There have been MANY threads and posts on that topic and I know I have contributed to them. Do a search. Every student with whom I work who prefers a BFA, also has BA safety schools. However, their safeties vary based on their own qualifications, as well as college selection criteria. The OP has not shared even a rough idea of his qualifications or his specific college search criteria.</p>