| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2406402 - Disclosure - Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) (http://www.bridgepointeducation.com/role/AccountsReceivableNetDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001305323 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Receivables [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Accounts receivable | ||
Less allowance for doubtful accounts | ||
Accounts receivable | 26,457,000 | 24,091,000 |