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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data
3 Months Ended9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income [Abstract]    
Revenues$ 135,865$ 147,597$ 471,610$ 464,781
Costs and expenses:    
Instruction and educational support68,17065,759219,519195,404
Marketing23,35123,62155,63451,933
Admissions advisory6,5336,58320,17418,693
General and administration13,40613,38542,50841,885
Income from operations24,40538,249133,775156,866
Investment income5331149822
Interest expense1,209 2,559 
Income before income taxes23,20138,580131,365157,688
Provision for income taxes9,26615,23951,99262,311
Net income$ 13,935$ 23,341$ 79,373$ 95,377
Earnings per share:    
Basic$ 1.20$ 1.73$ 6.61$ 7.04
Diluted$ 1.20$ 1.72$ 6.58$ 6.98
Weighted average shares outstanding:    
Basic11,62313,46712,01613,542
Diluted11,64713,55712,05513,663