Regulatory Matters (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified		12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2010	Aug. 31, 2011 University Of Phoenix [Member]
Percentage of consolidated net revenue		91.00%
Percentage of consolidated operating income		more than 100%
Title IV percentage		86.00%
Change in 90/10 percentage		200 basis point
Cohort default rate		18.80%
Letter of credit	$ 126

The basis point change in fiscal year 90/10 rule percentages

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The percentage of the group of students who first enter into student loan repayment during a federal fiscal year who default on their student loans prior to the end of the following federal fiscal year, which represents a two-year measuring period. An educational institution will lose its eligibility to participate in some or all Title IV programs if its student loan cohort default rate equals or exceeds 25% for three consecutive years or 40% for any given year.

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Percentage of total Apollo consolidated net revenue generated by segment.

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Percentage of Consolidated Operating Income

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Percentage of cash basis revenue for eligible tuition and fees from receipt of Title IV financial aid program funds, as calculated under the 90/10 Rule.

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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