Nature of Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

Nature of Operations [Abstract]

Nature of Operations

1.    Nature of Operations

Strategic Education, Inc. (“Strategic Education” or the “Company”), a Maryland corporation formerly known as Strayer Education, Inc., is a national leader in education innovation, dedicated to enabling economic mobility for working adults through education. As further discussed in Note 2 and Note 3, the Company completed its merger with Capella Education Company (“CEC”) on August 1, 2018. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and footnotes include the results of the Company’s three reportable segments: Strayer, Capella and Non-Degree Programs. The Company’s reportable segments are discussed further in Note 14.