<p>A bit more info - D was accepted into a number of universities that have extensive programs in Chinese, but in the end it was smaller school that won out over extensive program. She has background in Chinese and ultimately was looking only at schools that offer 4th level + literature classes. She ended up at Beloit, the size, amazing merit, some other areas of interest covered, and a long established Chinese exchange program sealed the deal. There are many Chinese exchange students on campus and she spends time in the Chinese conversation club (think that’s what it is called). They have a well known summer language intensive that is excellent as well. With just 2 profs teaching Chinese she knows there is a risk that she may not get exactly what she wants but is willing to compromise as this would be a second major or minor for her.
If you are concerned about highly selective that might rule out Carleton especially, and possibly Grinnell and Macalaster. No doubt as others have pointed out going out of the midwest and going larger may give you more options.</p>