<p>Purchase’s BFA in acting is yes, a four year program. If you get in, you are considered a real drama/acting student. One question I would ask is how many students enroll in the program (are accepted, accept the program and start as freshmen) and how many emerge with their BFAs four years later. All programs have attrition of some kind, but it’s a good question to ask nonetheless of any program you are interested in. If the attrition level seems high, ask why.</p>