| Typical | New Construction THECB Average Cost/ SqFt (Texas higher education coordinating board) | Repair and renovation THECB Average Cost/ SqFt (Texas higher education coordinating board) |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic | $686 | $480 |
| Auditorium/ Theater | N/A | N/A |
| Classroom | $613 | $399 |
| Classroom, Medical/Healthcare | $613 | $298 |
| Food Service | N/A | N/A |
| Housing, Dormitory | $508 | $274 |
| Laboratory | $736 | $1088 |
| Library | $528 | $304 |
| Office | $635 | $311 |
| Office Technology | $485 | N/A |
| Parking | $112 | N/A |
| Student Center | $949 | $269 |
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provides average construction costs for public universities across the state of Texas. These numbers are very useful when creating a basic estimate for higher education construction. Averages are provided for multiple facility types for both new construction and repair and renovation projects.