Construction Cost Estimates for College Dormitory (4-8 Story) in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a college dormitory (4-8 story) using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 85000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a college dormitory (4-8 story) in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of college dormitory (4-8 story) models by state .
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Construction Estimating Software
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College Dormitory (4-8 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / R/Conc. Frame
| Cost Estimate (Union Labor) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $142.84 | $12,141,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $35.71 | $3,035,400 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $12.50 | $1,062,400 |
| Total Building Cost | $191.05 | $16,239,300 | |
| Cost Estimate (Open Shop) | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $131.65 | $11,190,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $32.91 | $2,797,600 |
| Architectural Fees | 7% | $11.52 | $979,200 |
| Total Building Cost | $176.09 | $14,967,300 | |