Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River, on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.”

There used to be an amusement park on the northern part of the Marist Property. "Woodcliff Pleasure Park" opened on the north end of campus in 1927 and closed in 1941. The park had a pool, roller coaster, and other rides. Excursion boats would run from New York City to the park.

Fortnite the video game was created by a Marist Alum.

Marist played St. John's in a basketball game in Eddie Murphy's Coming to America.