Transferring from one university is always tricky. Will you have better luck on your second try? Is your new campus going to be the right fit? Still, we at Ivy Coach believe that it’s essential that students have the option. Transfer students contribute to the diversity of any college campus in terms of socioeconomic diversity and diversity of experience. Many transfer students to the Ivy League come from community colleges after serving our country in uniform. Princeton University is no exception. In 2024, their transfer acceptance rate is on the upswing.

Princeton University Transfer Admissions Statistics Over 5+ Years

Princeton Class Year	Total Number of Transfer Applicants	Total Number of Admits	Transfer Acceptance Rate
Class of 2027	1588	49	3.09%
Class of 2026	1201	35	2.91%
Class of 2025	1350	18	1.33%
Class of 2024	905	15	1.66%
Class of 2023	1003	14	1.40%
Class of 2022	1429	13	0.91%

We salute Princeton University for giving America’s veterans a chance to transfer to such a renowned campus. Since phasing in transfer admission for members of the Class of 2022, Princeton has seen the total number of transfers on campus and the transfer acceptance rate grow. The Daily Princetonian reports, “The increase in undergraduate veterans is partially due to the University’s reinstatement of its transfer program in 2018 after almost 30 years without it. As Dr. Keith Shaw, the University’s Director of Transfer, Veteran, and Non-Traditional Student Programs, puts it, ’Scaling the [transfer] program means inviting more student veterans, more community college transfers, and more adult learners and students with families, thereby enriching Princeton with a wider range of perspectives and life experiences.’” That’s what we like to hear!

It’s worth noting that Princeton’s transfer acceptance rate is higher than that of Harvard University, which recently recorded a transfer acceptance rate below 1% for this past admissions cycle, and Yale University, which recorded a 1.27% acceptance rate for the same cycle. However, it is lower than Columbia University, which admitted 10.11% of transfer applicants this past year.

We at Ivy Coach would love to see Princeton admit transferring veterans at the same rate as Columbia. Still, we would caution against segregating these heroes into an auxiliary school like Columbia’s School of General Studies. Moreover, Princeton should be more transparent if non-veterans don’t stand much of a chance at transferring to Princeton! It’s not fair to lead on student civilians, especially those coming from low-income and first-generation backgrounds, who want a chance at an elite education like everyone else. There should be room for everyone at Princeton’s idyllic campus tucked away in the rolling meadows of New Jersey.

Ivy Coach Believes Transfers Should Have the Same Shot at Admission to Princeton as First-Year Applicants

That’s why we offer transfer admission packages to help you optimize your odds of transferring to Princeton. This opportunity is significant for those who have served America in uniform, so we offer a pro-bono transfer service reserved exclusively for veterans. Many of America’s highly selective colleges have growing communities of veterans intent on improving the world through education. We’re proud to service this community completely free of charge.

We’ll work with you to forge a singular admissions hook that will make you irresistible to college admissions officers and significantly boost your chances of transferring in. The admission numbers may look daunting, but not to Ivy Coach’s team of former elite college admissions officers. 

We’ve been helping veterans and other transfer applicants get into elite universities for many years because we know what plays well and what falls flat. Take all the guesswork out of crafting a highly competitive transfer application to Princeton by turning to Ivy Coach. We’ll work with you to complete your transfer application well before Princeton’s spring deadline, allowing you to enjoy your last remaining months at your original college. If you’d like to optimize your odds of transferring to Princeton or another highly selective college, fill out our complimentary consultation form, and we’ll contact you.