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Document and Entity Information
Nov. 06, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Nov. 06, 2019
Entity File Number 001-34211
Entity Registrant Name Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-3356009
Entity Address, Address Line One 2600 W. Camelback Road
Entity Address, State or Province AZ
Entity Address, City or Town Phoenix
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 85017
City Area Code 602
Local Phone Number 247-4400
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock
Trading Symbol LOPE
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001434588
Amendment Flag false