<p>Pace University in NY and University of the Arts in Philly may also meet his academic and artistic criteria. Maybe also look at Columbia College of Chicago and University of Evansville? Not on the coasts, but Chicago is a great theatre city… and Evansville (in Indiana) has a VERY strong undergraduate BFA program.</p>
<p>University of Indiana in Bloomington is likely the school people are suggesting. University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is likely the Michigan people are suggesting…although his grades are likely below the academic admissions standards there.</p>
<p>I don’t think it is a BFA program… but he may want to look at SUNY New Paltz. I have heard they have a good program… although VERY different than SUNY Purchase, with more liberal arts focus to the program. </p>
<p>Hofstra, Montclair State (which nasan mentioned), and Adelphi might also be worth looking at… I am not sure if his grades would meet the standards or not, however. I believe there are a few posters on this forum who have children in or wh looked closely at these programs. I am sure they would be happy to answer any questions. Good Luck! :)</p>