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Construction Cost Estimates for a College Student Union in National, US

How Much Does it Cost to Build a College Student Union?

The following analysis estimates the cost to build a College Student Union 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 25,000 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, Student Union 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 Student Union Construction Cost Assumption
Location:  US National Average
Story Count:  2
Story Height (L.F.):  12
Floor Area (S.F.):  25,000
Basement Included:  No
Data Release:  Year 2019
College, Student Union with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Reinforced Concrete
Cost Estimate (Standard Union Labor) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $130.35 $3,258,745.03
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $32.59 $814,686.26
Architectural Fees 7% $11.41 $285,140.19
Total Building Cost $174.34 $4,358,571.48
Cost Estimate (Open Shop) % of Total Cost Per SF Cost
SubTotal 100% $116.04 $2,901,063.97
Contractor Fees (General Conditions,Overhead,Profit) 25% $29.01 $725,265.99
Architectural Fees 7% $10.15 $253,843.10
Total Building Cost $155.21 $3,880,173.06
Other Square Foot Model Building Type Options:

College, Student Union with Face Brick & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel

College, Student Union with Limestone & Concrete Block / Reinforced Concrete

College, Student Union with Limestone & Concrete Block / Rigid Steel

College, Student Union with Precast Concrete / Reinforced Concrete

College, Student Union with Precast Concrete / Rigid Steel

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