| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2407404 - Disclosure - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Future Amortization of Intangible Assets (Details) (http://www.americanpubliceducation.com/role/GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsScheduleOfFutureAmortizationOfIntangibleAssetsDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001201792 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] |
|---|---|
2016-12-31 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2017 | |
2018 | |
2019 | |
2020 and beyond | |
Net Carrying Amount |