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Restructuring and Related Charges (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Cost Reduction Initiatives and Related Charges [Line Items] |  |  |
Instruction and educational support | $ 310,446 | $ 300,098 | $ 292,003
Marketing | 75,426 | 71,864 | 74,293
Admissions advisory | 20,390 | 26,374 | 26,531
General & administration | 64,637 | 50,056 | 55,464
Total charges | 470,899 | 448,392 | 448,291
Restructuring and Related Charges [Member] |  |  |
Cost Reduction Initiatives and Related Charges [Line Items] |  |  |
Instruction and educational support | 36,160 |  |
Marketing | 120 |  |
Admissions advisory | 248 |  |
General & administration | 18,162 |  |
Total charges | 54,690 |  |
Lease and Related Costs [Member] | Restructuring and Related Charges [Member] |  |  |
Cost Reduction Initiatives and Related Charges [Line Items] |  |  |
Instruction and educational support | 30,612 |  |
Marketing |  |  |
Admissions advisory |  |  |
General & administration | 17,180 |  |
Total charges | 47,792 |  |
Severance and Other Employee Separation Costs [Member] | Restructuring and Related Charges [Member] |  |  |
Cost Reduction Initiatives and Related Charges [Line Items] |  |  |
Instruction and educational support | 5,548 |  |
Marketing | 120 |  |
Admissions advisory | 248 |  |
General & administration | 982 |  |
Total charges | $ 6,898 |  |

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