Out-of-state students face a higher tuition cost, making it significantly harder to achieve a full-ride equivalent through a combination of scholarships. It's possible to earn enough scholarships to cover a large portion of the cost, but securing a truly "full ride" (covering all expenses) is rare for out-of-state students at UTK. They should investigate all available scholarships, including merit-based, need-based, and those specific to their major or area of study.