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 |
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:
College, Dormitory, 4-8 Story with Brick Veneer / Rigid Steel
College, Dormitory, 4-8 Story with Curtain Wall / Rigid Steel
College, Dormitory, 4-8 Story with E.I.F.S. / Rigid Steel
College, Dormitory, 4-8 Story with Precast Concrete / Precast Concrete
College, Dormitory, 4-8 Story with Stone Veneer / Reinforced Concrete
