Which of the following metrics is used to describe the percentage of entering freshmen who complete their baccalaureate in a timely way?

A) freshmen to sophomore year retention rate
B) 6-year graduation rate
C) alumni giving rate
D) alumni employment rate
E) net tuition rate

The 6-year graduation rate is the metric used to describe the percentage of entering freshmen who complete their baccalaureate in a timely way. It measures the percentage of students who complete their degree within six years of starting college. The other options listed are different metrics used in higher education to measure different aspects of student success, alumni engagement, and financial sustainability.