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Regulatory - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 0 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 27, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Regulated Operations [Abstract] |  |  |  |
University paid | $ 7,387 |  |  |
Revenue from Title IV program funds |  | 78.50% | 80.30% | 80.20%

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