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Other Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - USD ($) |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Company's contributions to 401(K) plan |  | $ 3,500,000 | $ 1,300,000 | $ 1,100,000
Common stock shares purchase price limit for employees as percentage of market value under Employee Stock Purchase Plan |  | 90.00% |  |
Employee stock purchase plan maximum percentage of purchase employee can make on eligible compensation |  | 10.00% |  |
Maximum number of shares available for purchase by participating employees |  | 2,500,000 |  |
Forecast |  |  |  |
Maximum annual contribution to 401(k) plan by employees, effective January 1, 2019 | $ 19,000 |  |  |
Strayer Education, Inc. 401k Plan |  |  |  |
Percentage of company matching contribution to 401(K) plan |  | 50.00% |  |
Defined contribution plan employer matching contribution percent |  | 3.00% |  |
Capella Education Company Retirement Savings Plan |  |  |  |
Percentage of company matching contribution to 401(K) plan, first tier |  | 100.00% |  |
Percentage of company matching contribution to 401(K) plan, second tier |  | 50.00% |  |
Defined contribution plan employer matching contribution percent, first tier |  | 2.00% |  |
Defined contribution plan employer matching contribution percent, second tier |  | 4.00% |  |

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