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Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disaggregation of revenue
Revenues	$ 634,185	$ 454,851	$ 441,088
Strayer University
Disaggregation of revenue
Revenues	471,104	449,547	435,153
Strayer University | Tuition, net of discounts, grants and scholarships
Disaggregation of revenue
Revenues	451,646	433,938	418,220
Strayer University | Other Revenue
Disaggregation of revenue
Revenues	19,458	15,609	16,933
Capella University
Disaggregation of revenue
Revenues	$ 154,918
Subscription period for FlexPath courses	84 days
Capella University | Tuition, net of discounts, grants and scholarships
Disaggregation of revenue
Revenues	$ 147,138
Capella University | Other Revenue
Disaggregation of revenue
Revenues	7,780
Non-Degree Programs
Disaggregation of revenue
Revenues	$ 8,163	$ 5,304	$ 5,935

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