Cover
Jul. 08, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Jul. 07, 2020
Entity Registrant Name ZOVIO INC
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity File Number 001-34272
Entity Tax Identification Number 59-3551629
Entity Address, Address Line One 1811 E. Northrop Blvd,
Entity Address, State or Province AZ
Entity Address, City or Town Chandler
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 85286
City Area Code (858)
Local Phone Number 668-2586
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol ZVO
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001305323
Amendment Flag false