| 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 | $520 | $339 |
| Auditorium/ Theater | $560 | N/A |
| Classroom | $511 | $282 |
| Classroom, Medical/Healthcare | $411 | $309 |
| Food Service | $407 | $408 |
| Housing,Dormitory | $390 | $237 |
| Laboratory | $583 | $653 |
| Library | N/A | $229 |
| Office | $432 | $235 |
| Office Technology | $494 | N/A |
| Parking | $118 | N/A |
| Student Center | $485 | $236 |
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.