With the increased use of computers in numerous aspects of everyday life, it is thus very natural for educational institutions to pay specific attention to incorporating computer-related topics into their syllabuses. It is apparent that the mere incorporation of computer-related material into the syllabuses is not enough unless students develop computer consciousness and demonstrate zeal for their usage. With the above realizations in mind, it was decided to monitor the microcomputerization trend amongst the College of Engineering students in King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah. A questionnaire was designed to collect data about (a) students’ pertinent particulars, (b) their usage of microcomputers, (c) their interest in future computer education and (d) their problems and suggestions. Using random sampling approach, data were collected from more than 200 students—about 10% of the total college strength—and dbase III+ program was developed to analyze this data. The results are revealing and can be very helpful in future planning of the college programme. They indicate that the majority of students use microcomputers, and that a good number of them use personal computers. Fortran and Basic are the two most commonly used languages, and Wordstar the most common commercial package. There is a high level of general interest in computers but inadequate laboratory facilities is the most common problem. The work can be extended to other faculties and even to other institutions to monitor the trends in computer education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.