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This study aimed to determine the level of self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) among undergraduate students at Saudi Electronic University in Saudi Arabia. Also, investigated were potential relationships between the level of self-directed learning readiness and selected demographic variables such as gender and specific college within the university in this specific sample of undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia. This research utilized a quantitative design using descriptive and inferential statistics. Data were collected using the Self-directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS), developed by Guglielmino (1977). Results for question one found that total SDLRS scores among undergraduate students at Saudi Electronic University on Riyadh campus ranged from 132 to 279 with a mean score of 213.60, a standard deviation of 25.26. The results of this study were: undergraduate students at Saudi Electronic University on Riyadh campus have an average level of SDLRS; there is no significant result between the level of SDLRS and the selected demographic variable of gender. Also, there is a statistically significant difference in the mean SDLRS regarding the independent variable of college. The result of Tukey post-hoc test indicated the existence of significant differences at the 0.05 level between the students in the Administration and Finance College who scored higher than students in the Sciences and Theoretical Studies College. Also, there was a significant difference between the students in the Computation and Information College who also scored higher than the students in the Sciences and Theoretical Studies College. (As Provided)