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LA CROSSE, Wis. -- How many tacos can $3,200 buy?

That's what some parents of University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students may have been wondering after tuition payments were erroneously listed as charges to Taco Bell on some credit card statements.

"I know some of our students eat at Taco Bell, but I never knew they racked up that big of bill," joked Student Association President Adam Mueller.

The money was routed into UW-La Crosse's account, but the vendor's software listed the wrong name for the charge on the statements, said Ron Lostetter, vice chancellor for administration and finance.

Lostetter said he did not know how many students had the erroneous bills, but said several students have called to be sure their $3,200 in room, board and tuition was paid.