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): May 24, 2004

Strayer Education, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


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

1100 Wilson Boulevard Suite 2500 Arlington, VA 22209
(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)




Item 5. Other Events.

On May 24, 2004, Strayer Education, Inc. announced the amendment of its share repurchase program to authorize an additional $25 million of repurchases thereunder. The May 24, 2004 Press Release is attached hereto as an exhibit and incorporated herein by reference.

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


   99.01 Press Release dated May 24, 2004

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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: May 24, 2004  By: /s/ Mark C. Brown

Mark C. Brown
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit Description
99.01 Press Release dated May 24, 2004.

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