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Commitments And Contingencies
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]  
Commitments And Contingencies
13. Commitments and Contingencies

The University participates in various federal student financial assistance programs which are subject to audit. Management believes that the potential effects of audit adjustments, if any, for the periods currently under audit will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

As of December 31, 2011, the Company had 94 long-term, non-cancelable operating leases for campuses and other administrative locations. Rent expense was $26.2 million, $32.6 million, and $42.2 for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2010, and 2011, respectively. The rents on the Company's leases are subject to annual increases. The minimum rental commitments for the Company as of December 31, 2011 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Minimum
rental
commitments		  

2012

    $ 36,871   

2013

      37,336   

2014

      35,427   

2015

      32,513   

2016

      27,963   

Thereafter

      70,695   
  

 

 

  

Total

    $ 240,805