The study examined the level of ICT competence among Social Studies undergraduates of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. It also investigated the influence of motivation variables as well as the influence of self concept on the acquisition of ICT competence. This was with a view to improving ICT competence in higher institutions of learning. The study employed survey research design. The population consisted of all Social Studies students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was employed in selecting one hundred Social Studies undergraduates. Three research questions emanated from the study. Three instruments titled: "Motivational Use Scale" (MUS), "Self-Concept Scale" (SCS) and "ICT Competence Scale" (ICTCS) were developed and used for the study. Data were analysed using simple percentages and chi-square statistics. The results among others, showed that data analysis, microsoft publishing and photoshop had the lowest competence level of 36%, 32% and 29% respectively. Also, self concept had a very strong influence on the acquisition of word processing knowledge with significant value of 0.027. It was recommended that students need to be encouraged in the use of ICT tools.