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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K


                 Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
                     of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2003


                             STRAYER EDUCATION, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



          Maryland                       000-21039                   52-1975978
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(State or other jurisdiction of      (Commission File       (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)       Number)                Identification No.)



1100 Wilson Boulevard Suite 2500 Arlington, VA                      22209
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  (Address of principal executive offices)                        (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 247-2500
                                 Not applicable
          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)




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Item 7.   Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

          Exhibit  99.01    Press Release Dated November 3, 2003


Item 12.  Results of Operation and Financial Condition.

On November 3, 2003, Strayer Education, Inc. announced third quarter 2003
enrollment, revenues and earnings. The November 3, 2003 Press Release is
attached hereto as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference. The
information contained in the November 3, 2003 Press Release is deemed furnished
under this Item 12.



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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


                               Strayer Education, Inc.
Date:  November 3, 2003        By: /s/ Mark C. Brown
                               Mark C. Brown
                               Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX



     EXHIBIT                            DESCRIPTION
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  99.01                      Press Release dated November 3, 2003






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