| James Y. McKee | |
| President of the Pennsylvania State University | |
| Term Start: | 1881 |
| Term End: | 1882 |
| Birth Date: | 20 June 1836 |
| Birth Place: | Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Death Place: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Predecessor: | Joseph Shortlidge |
| Successor: | George W. Atherton |
James Y. McKee (June 20, 1836 – December 24, 1891) was acting President of the Pennsylvania State University, serving from the resignation of Joseph Shortlidge in 1881 until 1882.