STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Total Stock-Based Compensation Expense Included in Consolidated Statement of Income) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	$ 14,499	$ 16,600	$ 22,368
Income Tax Benefit	(5,829)	(5,819)	(8,564)
Net Stock-Based Compensation Expense	8,670	10,781	13,804
Cost of Educational Services
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	4,464	5,312	5,617
Student Services And Administrative Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	9,487	11,288	16,751
Restructuring Expense
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-Based Compensation Expense	$ 548	$ 0	$ 0

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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