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) Construction Cost Assumptions |
| Location: |
US National Average
|
| Stories: |
6
|
| Story Height (L.F.): |
12.00
|
| Floor Area (S.F.): |
85000
|
| Basement Included: |
No
|
| Data Release: |
Year 2013
|
|
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 |
OTHER OPTIONS:
College Dormitory (4-8 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Decorative Concrete Block / Steel Frame
College Dormitory (4-8 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / R/Conc. Frame
College Dormitory (4-8 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Frame
College Dormitory (4-8 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels With Exposed Aggregate / R/Conc. Frame
College Dormitory (4-8 Story) Square Foot Cost Assuming Precast Concrete Panels With Exposed Aggregate / Steel Frame
