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Share-Based Compensation - Share-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 4,905	$ 3,716
Tax effect of share-based compensation	(1,962)	(1,486)
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax	2,943	2,230
Instructional Costs and Services [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	2,546	1,829
Admissions Advisory and Related Expenses [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	64	97
Marketing and Promotional [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	109	74
General and Administrative [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation expense	$ 2,186	$ 1,716

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Share-based compensation expense net of tax.

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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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-Publisher FASB

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The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period.

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