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Construction Cost Estimates for a College Dormitory, 4-8 Story in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build a 4-8 Story College Dormitory?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a College Dormitory, 4-8 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 85,000 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 College, Dormitory, 4-8 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 Dormitory, 4-8 Story Construction Cost Assumption
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  6
Story Height (L.F.):  12
Floor Area (S.F.):  85,000
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
College, Dormitory, 4-8 Story with Brick Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $144.40 $12,273,677.98
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $36.10 $3,068,419.50
Architectural Fees 7% $12.63 $1,073,946.82
Total Building Cost $193.13 $16,416,044.30
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $130.36 $11,080,980.45
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $32.59 $2,770,245.11
Architectural Fees 7% $11.41 $969,585.79
Total Building Cost $174.36 $14,820,811.35
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College, Dormitory, 4-8 Story with Stone Veneer / Reinforced Concrete

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