| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2411402 - Disclosure - Accrued and Other Liabilities (Details) (http://www.apollogrp.edu/role/AccruedAndOtherLiabilitiesDetails) |
| Table | Restructuring and other charges [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000929887 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Statement [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
2013-08-31 | 2012-08-31 | |||
| Restructuring Type [Axis] | Restructuring Type [Axis] | |||
| Facility Closing [Member] | Type of Restructuring [Domain] | Facility Closing [Member] | Type of Restructuring [Domain] | |
Salaries, wages and benefits | 144,086,000 | 117,432,000 | ||
Restructuring lease and other contract exit obligations | 46,658,000 | 55,200,000 | 6,902,000 | 11,300,000 |
Accrued advertising | 45,850,000 | 45,737,000 | ||
Accrued legal and other professional obligations | 31,310,000 | 57,476,000 | ||
Deferred rent and other lease liabilities | 14,001,000 | 19,868,000 | ||
Curriculum materials | 10,764,000 | 13,004,000 | ||
Student refunds, grants and scholarships | 7,180,000 | 11,181,000 | ||
Other accrued liabilities | 46,857,000 | 53,281,000 | ||
Total accrued and other current liabilities | 346,706,000 | 324,881,000 | ||