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Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
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, 2013, the Company had 99 long-term, non-cancelable operating leases for campuses and other administrative facilities. Rent expense was $42.2 million, $46.5 million and $82.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively. Rent expense for 2013 includes approximately $36.0 in charges related to the closure of approximately 20 locations. The rents on the Company’s leases are subject to annual increases. The minimum rental commitments for the Company as of December 31, 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
|  | Minimum rental commitments |
2014 |  | $ | 41,975 |
2015 |  |  | 39,740 |
2016 |  |  | 34,488 |
2017 |  |  | 29,114 |
2018 |  |  | 24,155 |
Thereafter |  |  | 47,640 |
Total |  | $ | 217,112 |

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