Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP [Abstract]
Description of Business and Change in Ownership	DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP Description of Business Education Management Corporation ("EDMC" and collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is among the largest providers of post-secondary education in North America, with approximately 125,560 enrolled students as of October 2013. The Company offers campus-based education through four different education systems and through online platforms at three of the four education systems, or through a combination of both. These four education systems comprise the Company's reportable segments, which are The Art Institutes, Argosy University, Brown Mackie Colleges and South University. Refer to Note 17, "Segment Reporting" for additional information. The Company is committed to offering quality academic programs and strives to improve the learning experience for its students to help them achieve their educational goals across the spectrum of in-demand careers. The Company's innovative academic programs are designed with an emphasis on employment-focused content and technology that advances education, and are taught primarily by faculty members who, in addition to having appropriate academic credentials, offer practical and relevant professional experience in their respective fields. Ownership On June 1, 2006, the Company was acquired by a consortium of private equity investment funds led by Providence Equity Partners, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and Leeds Equity Partners (collectively, the “Sponsors”). The acquisition was accomplished through the merger of EM Acquisition Corporation into EDMC, with EDMC surviving the merger (the "Transaction") and was financed by equity invested by the Sponsors and other investors, cash on hand and secured and unsecured borrowings. Refer to Note 8, "Short-Term and Long-Term Debt" for more information. In October 2009, EDMC completed an initial public offering of 23.0 million shares of its common stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Stock"), at a per share price of $18.00 (the "Initial Public Offering"). The Sponsors did not sell any of their shares in connection with the Initial Public Offering. In June 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program under which it could purchase its common stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, through accelerated repurchase programs or in structured share repurchase programs. From the inception of the stock repurchase program through its expiration on December 31, 2012, the Company repurchased 18.9 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $328.6 million. Government Regulations Each of the Company’s schools located in the United States is recognized by accreditation agencies and by the U.S. Department of Education, enabling students to access federal student loans, grants and other forms of public and private financial aid. Participating institutions are required to administer Title IV program funds in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (“HEA”), and U.S. Department of Education regulations and must use diligence in approving and disbursing funds and servicing loans. In the event a participating institution does not comply with federal requirements or if student loan default rates are at a level that exceeds certain thresholds set by statute and regulation, that institution could lose its eligibility to participate in Title IV programs or could be required to repay funds determined to have been improperly disbursed. Most of the students who attend the Company’s institutions participate in federal and state financial aid and assistance programs. The percentage of net revenues derived from Title IV programs ranged from approximately 55% to 81%, with a weighted average of approximately 76% in fiscal 2014 compared to a range of 56% to 82%, with a weighted average of approximately 76% in fiscal 2013. Revisions and Reclassifications The goodwill impairment charges from fiscal 2013 and 2012 have been adjusted as further described in Note 5, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets" under "Correction of Immaterial Errors." In addition, certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2014 presentation, with no effect on previously reported net income or shareholders' equity.

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP

Description of Business

Education Management Corporation ("EDMC" and collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is among the largest providers of post-secondary education in North America, with approximately 125,560 enrolled students as of October 2013. The Company offers campus-based education through four different education systems and through online platforms at three of the four education systems, or through a combination of both. These four education systems comprise the Company's reportable segments, which are The Art Institutes, Argosy University, Brown Mackie Colleges and South University. Refer to Note 17, "Segment Reporting" for additional information.

The Company is committed to offering quality academic programs and strives to improve the learning experience for its students to help them achieve their educational goals across the spectrum of in-demand careers. The Company's innovative academic programs are designed with an emphasis on employment-focused content and technology that advances education, and are taught primarily by faculty members who, in addition to having appropriate academic credentials, offer practical and relevant professional experience in their respective fields.

Ownership

On June 1, 2006, the Company was acquired by a consortium of private equity investment funds led by Providence Equity Partners, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners and Leeds Equity Partners (collectively, the “Sponsors”). The acquisition was accomplished through the merger of EM Acquisition Corporation into EDMC, with EDMC surviving the merger (the "Transaction") and was financed by equity invested by the Sponsors and other investors, cash on hand and secured and unsecured borrowings. Refer to Note 8, "Short-Term and Long-Term Debt" for more information.

In October 2009, EDMC completed an initial public offering of 23.0 million shares of its common stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Stock"), at a per share price of $18.00 (the "Initial Public Offering"). The Sponsors did not sell any of their shares in connection with the Initial Public Offering.

In June 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program under which it could purchase its common stock in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, through accelerated repurchase programs or in structured share repurchase programs. From the inception of the stock repurchase program through its expiration on December 31, 2012, the Company repurchased 18.9 million shares of its common stock for a total cost of $328.6 million.

Government Regulations

Each of the Company’s schools located in the United States is recognized by accreditation agencies and by the U.S. Department of Education, enabling students to access federal student loans, grants and other forms of public and private financial aid. Participating institutions are required to administer Title IV program funds in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (“HEA”), and U.S. Department of Education regulations and must use diligence in approving and disbursing funds and servicing loans. In the event a participating institution does not comply with federal requirements or if student loan default rates are at a level that exceeds certain thresholds set by statute and regulation, that institution could lose its eligibility to participate in Title IV programs or could be required to repay funds determined to have been improperly disbursed. Most of the students who attend the Company’s institutions participate in federal and state financial aid and assistance programs. The percentage of net revenues derived from Title IV programs ranged from approximately 55% to 81%, with a weighted average of approximately 76% in fiscal 2014 compared to a range of 56% to 82%, with a weighted average of approximately 76% in fiscal 2013.

Revisions and Reclassifications

The goodwill impairment charges from fiscal 2013 and 2012 have been adjusted as further described in Note 5, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets" under "Correction of Immaterial Errors." In addition, certain amounts in prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2014 presentation, with no effect on previously reported net income or shareholders' equity.