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
