Three Months Ended June 30

Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2009 increased 29% to $125.9 million, compared to $97.9 million for the same period in 2008, due to increased enrollment and a 5% tuition increase which commenced in January 2009.

Income from operations was $45.1 million compared to $33.6 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of 34%. Operating income margin was 35.8% compared to 34.3% for the same period in 2008.

Net income was $27.5 million compared to $21.3 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of 29%. Diluted earnings per share was $2.00 compared to $1.50 for the same period in 2008, an increase of 33%. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased to 13,771,000 from 14,248,000 for the same period in 2008.

Six Months Ended June 30

Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased 28% to $250.4 million, compared to $195.0 million for the same period in 2008, due to increased enrollment and a 5% tuition increase which commenced in January 2009.

Income from operations was $92.7 million compared to $69.2 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of 34%. Operating income margin was 37.0% compared to 35.5% for the same period in 2008.

Net income was $56.6 million compared to $44.8 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of 26%. Diluted earnings per share was $4.07 compared to $3.14 for the same period in 2008, an increase of 30%. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased to 13,886,000 from 14,294,000 for the same period in 2008.

"We are pleased with our solid financial results for the second quarter and our strong student enrollment for the summer term," said Robert S. Silberman, Chairman and CEO of Strayer Education, Inc. "We look forward to the opening of our four new campuses and our expansion in the states of Florida and Ohio for the 2009 fall term."

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

At June 30, 2009, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $90.4 million and no debt. The Company generated $71.9 million from operating activities in the first six months of 2009 compared to $43.5 million during the same period in 2008. Capital expenditures were $13.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to $10.0 million for the same period in 2008.

During the three months ended June 30, 2009, the Company used $5.1 million to repurchase 27,800 shares of stock at an average price of $181.95 as part of a previously announced stock repurchase authorization. The Company's remaining authorization for stock repurchases was $5.0 million at June 30, 2009, having invested approximately $65.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2009 for this purpose. During the six months ended June 30, 2009, the Company paid regular, quarterly dividends of $14.1 million ($0.50 per share for each quarterly dividend).

For the second quarter 2009, bad debt expense as a percentage of revenues was 4.2% compared to 2.8% for the same period in 2008. Days sales outstanding, adjusted to exclude tuition receivable related to future quarters, was 15 days at the end of the second quarter of 2009, compared to 12 days at the end of the second quarter of 2008.

Student Enrollment

Enrollment at Strayer University for the 2009 summer term increased 24% to 42,516 students compared to 34,176 students for the same term in 2008. Across the Strayer University campus and online system, continuing student enrollments increased 23%, while new student enrollments increased 28%. Global online students increased 43%. Students taking 100% of their classes online (including campus based students) increased 25%. The total number of students taking at least one class online increased 25% to 31,338.

                                                                                   Student Enrollment                                                                                                                                                                                                      Summer   Summer   %                                                              2008     2009     Change   Campus Based Students:                                                           New Campuses (26 in operation 3 years or less)                                   Classroom Students                                    1,207    3,014    150  %   Online Students                                       2,432    4,479    84   %   Total New Campus Based Students                       3,639    7,493    106  %   Mature Campuses (41 in operation more than 3 years)                              Classroom Students                                    11,626   12,774   10   %   Online Students                                       15,854   17,878   13   %   Total Mature Campus Based Students                    27,480   30,652   12   %   Total Campus Based Students                           31,119   38,145   23   %   Global Online Students                                3,057    4,371    43   %   Total University Enrollment                           34,176   42,516   24   %                                                                                    Total Students Taking 100% of Courses Online          21,343   26,728   25   %   Total Students Taking at Least 1 Course Online        25,166   31,338   25   %                                                                                     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------  

New Campus Openings

The Company announced today that Strayer University will open four new campuses in preparation for the fall academic term. Two campuses will be located in the state of Ohio serving the Cleveland and Akron markets. The third campus will be located in Florence, Kentucky, which will serve residents in the Cincinnati, Ohio market. The fourth new campus will be in Miami, Florida. These four new campuses, together with the seven campuses opened earlier this year, complete the Company's planned 11 campus openings in 2009. In October, the Company intends to announce the number of new campuses Strayer University plans to open in 2010.

Shares and Options Outstanding

At June 30, 2009, the Company had 13,992,907 common shares issued and outstanding, and 147,084 stock options outstanding with a weighted average exercise price of $105.49 and a remaining weighted average contractual life of 2.5 years.

Common Stock Cash Dividend

The Company announced today that its Board of Directors has declared its regular, quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share. This dividend will be paid on September 10, 2009 to shareholders of record as of August 27, 2009.

Business Outlook

Based on the strong enrollment growth announced for the 2009 summer term, offset partly by the costs of investments in new campuses, the Company estimates third quarter 2009 diluted EPS will be in the range of $1.14 to $1.16.

Conference Call with Management

Strayer Education, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2009 earnings at 10:00 a.m. (ET) today. To participate on the live call, investors should dial (888) 329-8889 10 minutes prior to the start time. In addition, the call will be available via live Webcast over the Internet. To access the live Webcast of the conference call, please go to www.strayereducation.com 15 minutes prior to the start time of the call to register. An archived replay of the conference call will be available at (888) 203-1112 (pass code 3969514) starting at 1:00 p.m. (ET) today and will be available through Tuesday, August 4, and archived at www.strayereducation.com for 90 days.

Strayer Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRA) is an education services holding company that owns Strayer University and certain other assets. Strayer's mission is to make higher education achievable and convenient for working adults in today's economy. Strayer University is a proprietary institution of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business administration, accounting, information technology, education, health care, and public administration to approximately 46,000 working adult students at 71 campuses in 15 states and Washington, D.C. and worldwide via the Internet. Strayer University is committed to providing an education that prepares working adult students for advancement in their careers and professional lives. Founded in 1892, Strayer University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

For more information on Strayer Education, Inc. visit www.strayereducation.com and for Strayer University visit www.strayer.edu.

This press release contains statements that are forward looking and are made pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("Reform Act"). The statements are based on the Company's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks. In connection with the safe-harbor provisions of the Reform Act, the Company has identified important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially.