The college’s board of trustees approved the price at a May 27 meeting. The $55.05 million agreement is the second price cap approved by the board of trustees and includes a contingency of $1.5 million. The first $11.31 million construction phase was approved in February.
The project is estimated to cost approximately $70 million and is expected to open in spring 2027.
About the project
The new facility will include a three-story building with classrooms, clinical laboratories, faculty offices, conference rooms and collaboration areas for students, the agenda stated.
The 120,000-square-foot center will provide additional space for the college's current health science programs while creating spaces for new programs. Established health science programs, such as nursing, diagnostic medical sonography and physical therapy assistance, will be expanded in the new facility, college officials said.
The center will open with 90,000 square feet built out. The remaining 30,000 square feet will be constructed later for future program expansion.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the total project cost.
