Regulatory Matters (Details)	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2013 Three Year Measuring Period [Member]	Nov. 30, 2013 Maximum [Member]	Nov. 30, 2013 Maximum [Member] Three Year Measuring Period [Member] Title IV Ineligibility [Member] Three Consecutive Cohorts [Member]	Nov. 30, 2013 Maximum [Member] Three Year Measuring Period [Member] Title IV Ineligibility [Member] One Cohort [Member]	Nov. 30, 2013 Maximum [Member] Proposed Regulatory Threshold [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 University Of Phoenix [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 University Of Phoenix [Member] Three Year Measuring Period [Member]	Aug. 31, 2013 University Of Phoenix [Member] Minimum [Member]
Percentage of consolidated net revenue						90.00%
Percentage of consolidated operating income								100.00%
Title IV percentage		90.00%			85.00%	83.00%
Cohort default rate measuring period	3 years
Cohort default rate			30.00%	40.00%			26.00%