Amount of decrease in additional paid in capital (APIC) resulting from direct costs associated with issuing stock. Includes, but is not limited to, legal and accounting fees and direct costs associated with stock issues under a shelf registration.

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Merger with Capella Education Company - Acquisition Related Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger costs	$ 29,620	$ 3,414	$ 37,791	$ 3,414
Issuance costs			$ 147
Capella Merger
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Merger costs					$ 18,700
Issuance costs	$ 100