About University of Notre Dame. University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, IN reports an overall acceptance rate of 9.0%, an early-round acceptance rate of 12.9%, an SAT middle 50% of 1470–1540, a class size of 2,100, and a yield of 62.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Catholic university. Strong legacy preference. Athletic tradition. REA program with 12.9% rate.