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Construction Cost Estimates for a College Classroom, 2-3 Story in National, US

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

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