| 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 | $510 | $322 |
| Auditorium/ Theater | $560 | N/A |
| Classroom | $420 | $212 |
| Classroom, Medical/Healthcare | $384 | $309 |
| Food Service | $363 | N/A |
| Housing,Dormitory | $299 | $243 |
| Laboratory | $526 | $578 |
| Library | N/A | $48 |
| Office | $367 | $147 |
| Office Technology | $469 | N/A |
| Parking | $122 | N/A |
| Student Center | $464 | $237 |
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.