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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Revenues $ 380,268 $ 413,552 $ 451,900
Operating expenses:      
Educational services and facilities 199,540 211,979 223,628
Selling, general and administrative 174,799 187,458 183,726
Total operating expenses 374,339 399,437 407,354
Income from operations 5,929 14,115 44,546
Other income:      
Interest income 235 306 258
Interest Expense (1) (4) (6)
Other income 655 545 291
Total other income, net 889 847 543
Income before income taxes 6,818 14,962 45,089
Income tax expense 3,008 5,930 18,192
Net income $ 3,810 $ 9,032 $ 26,897
Earnings per share:      
Net income per share - basic (usd per share) $ 0.16 $ 0.37 $ 1.10
Net income per share - diluted (usd per share) $ 0.15 $ 0.36 $ 1.09
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:      
Basic (shares) 24,515 24,711 24,427
Diluted (shares) 24,704 24,937 24,740
Cash dividends declared per common share (usd per share) $ 0.40 $ 0.30 $ 0