How Much Does it Cost to Build a 2-3 Story College Classroom?
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a College Classroon, 2-3 Story using US National Average costs from 2019 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union and open shop labor for a 50,000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of library College, Classroom, 2-3 Story models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2019 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available in RSMeans Data Online.
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College, Classroom, 2-3 Story Construction Cost Assumption |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Story Count: |
2
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
12
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
50,000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2019
|
|
College, Classroom, 2-3 Story with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
| Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$137.88 |
$6,894,088.44 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$34.47 |
$1,723,522.11 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$12.06 |
$603,232.74 |
| Total Building Cost |
$184.42 |
$9,220,843.29 |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) |
% of Total |
Cost Per SF |
Cost |
| SubTotal |
100% |
$123.69 |
$6,184,511.99 |
| Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) |
25% |
$30.92 |
$1,546,128.00 |
| Architectural Fees |
7% |
$10.82 |
$541,144.80 |
| Total Building Cost |
$165.44 |
$8,271,784.79 |
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:
College, Classroom, 2-3 Story with Brick Veneer / Rigid Steel
College, Classroom, 2-3 Story with Curtain Wall / Rigid Steel
College, Classroom, 2-3 Story with Fiber Cement / Wood Frame
College, Classroom, 2-3 Story with Stone Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
College, Classroom, 2-3 Story with Stone Veneer / Wood Frame
